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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
National
Daniel Hurst and Paul Karp

Australia’s lost influence in Pacific on display in Solomon Islands-China deal, Anthony Albanese says

Anthony Albanese speaks during a press conference in front of an Australian flag
Australia and New Zealand are concerned a draft security deal between China and Solomon Islands could result in potential militarisation of the region. Photograph: Lukas Coch/AAP

Australia has lost influence in the Pacific by failing to act on climate and cutting foreign aid, Anthony Albanese says, amid concerns about China’s proposed security deal with Solomon Islands.

Australia and New Zealand are worried the draft agreement could jeopardise regional stability, with China having the opportunity to base navy warships in the Pacific less than 2,000km off the Australian coast.

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