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Coverage dated December 13, 2022

Australia vies for Pacific influence with new security deal

Headline from WTOP Washington DC

Australia has signed a new security deal with Oceania island country Vanuatu as part of an ongoing competition with China for influence in the Pacific.

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  1. WTOP Washington DC

    Australia vies for Pacific influence with new security deal (opens WTOP Washington DC)

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    WTOP Washington DC's feed description

    Australia has signed a new security deal with Oceania island country Vanuatu as part of an ongoing competition with China for influence in the Pacific.

  2. NPR

    Australia vies with China for Pacific influence, signs new security deal (opens NPR)

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    Australia has signed a new security deal with island nation Vanuatu as part of an ongoing competition with China for influence in the Pacific.

  3. The Diplomat

    Australia Inks New Security Deal With Vanuatu (opens The Diplomat)

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    The new pact comes amid a ramped up competition with China in the Pacific, following Beijing’s own security deal with Solomon Islands.

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