Fiji's new Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka says he would welcome partnerships with China, but committed to "re-look" at Fiji's military relationships with foreign powers, in his first interview since taking office.
Mr Rabuka told the ABC he planned to preserve the "peaceful atmosphere" of the region.
He was sworn in last week, after a controversial election which saw tense negotiations to form government, and the police request military assistance amid unsubstantiated claims of widespread violence.