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SHOCKING: 6 - What They Never Told You

China eyes security pact in talks with Pacific islands in Fiji

China’s top diplomat holds talks with 10 Pacific nations in Fiji to discuss increasing security and economic ties.

Al Jazeera

China’s foreign minister tells Pacific leaders ‘don’t be too anxious’ after they reject regional security pact

Several Pacific nations reportedly want to defer action on the draft agreement or have it amended

The Guardian - AU

Penny Wong tells Pacific nations ‘we have heard you’ as Australia and China battle for influence

Foreign minister uses speech in Fiji to declare ‘this is a different Australian government’ that will act responsibly on climate change

The Guardian - AU

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What deals is China pursuing in the Pacific and why is everyone so worried?

China’s foreign minister is embarking on a grand tour of Pacific nations amid western concerns about Beijing’s ambitions for the region

The Guardian - AU

Jacinda Ardern says New Zealand ‘ready to respond’ to Pacific’s security needs as China seeks deal in region

Prime minister says ‘the Pacific is our home’ as Beijing plans a regional security pact with almost a dozen island nations

The Guardian - AU

China’s Pacific plan is ‘clear’ but so is Australia’s intention to be regional partner of choice, Penny Wong says

As China pursues Pacific-wide security pact, foreign minister says ‘after a lost decade we’ve got a lot of work to do to regain Australia’s position’

The Guardian - AU

Analysis-New Australian govt looks to SE Asia as it deals with 'difficult' China relationship

Australia's new Labor government will put greater focus on relations with Southeast Asia and climate change, an issue crucial to its Pacific neighbours, as it navigates ties with a more assertive China.

Reuters

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Labor signals more aid to south-east Asia and accuses Scott Morrison of ‘bullying behaviour’ towards Pacific

Shadow minister Pat Conroy says the Coalition’s cuts in aid to Indonesia were ‘shortsighted’

The Guardian - AU

Jacinda Ardern questions motive for China-Solomons security pact

New Zealand PM flags Beijing’s ‘growing assertiveness’ in region, while ‘Pacific stuff-up’ haunts Australia’s governing Coalition going into election

The Guardian - AU

Contentious leader's exit plan leaves obstacles on path to Pacific unity

While Micronesia seems set to stay in the prestigious Pacific forum, some are concerned about whether the 'chaotic' announcement will hold.

Newsroom.co.nz

Pacific Islands Forum's head to be replaced, FSM President David Panuelo says, after leadership dispute

Recently elected secretary-general Henry Puna will step down in order to stop the key regional diplomatic body from splitting, according to a top Micronesian leader.

ABC News

Micronesian States Put Break from Pacific Bloc on Hold

Five Micronesian nations suspended on Saturday breakaway plans from a crucial Pacific Islands political bloc as US Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrived in the region. The Federated States of Micronesia (FSM), Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Nauru and Palau "have agreed to temporarily rescind their withdrawal" from the Pacific Islands Forum,…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Pacific Islands Forum saved from collapse at last minute as Micronesian states 'temporarily' rescind withdrawal

Right as the deadline for Micronesian nations to leave the crucial regional forum approaches, the move is paused. But it's not yet clear what stopped them from leaving.

ABC News

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