China accused of using diplomatic theft to freeze Australia out in Pacific
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Source: The Age
Published: 2026-05-05 15:57 UTC+10:00
Section: Politics / Federal
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Politics, Asia, Australia, China, World News, Asia Pacific
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China is intensifying its efforts to expand its influence in the Pacific and stymie a $500 million treaty deal between Australia and Vanuatu as the Albanese government forges ahead with plans to sign a sweeping security pact with Fiji.
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