How Pacific nations walk a tightrope between Western security and Chinese trade
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Source: South China Morning Post
Published: 2026-08-23 08:00 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Crime & Justice, Asia, Justice, Military & Defence, Australia, China, Trade & Sanctions, World News, Business & Economy, War & Conflict, Asia Pacific
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As Australia expands defence pacts in the region, Beijing courts local communities with ‘small and beautiful’ aid
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