- Anthony Albanese outlines Australia's strategic future in the Indo-Pacific, focusing on deepening ties with Southeast Asia, expanding trade, and managing the relationship with China.
- Australia is pursuing influence in the Indo-Pacific, using diplomatic trips to Fiji and Solomon Islands to compete with China.
Albanese spoke at a Quad meeting on May 25, 2022, where China's growing influence in the Pacific was discussed, alongside Australia increasing support to regional partners.
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Albanese spoke at a Quad meeting on May 25, 2022, where China's growing influence in the Pacific was discussed, alongside Australia increasing support to regional partners.
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Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- China pledged $980 million AUD investment for strategic partners in the Pacific, including Solomon Islands.Sub-event
Australia reaches agreement with Solomon Islands regarding China's influence.1 source
Albanese addressed the Quad regarding China's influence in the Pacific region, including Solomon Islands.1 source
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Australia is pursuing influence in the Indo-Pacific, using diplomatic trips to Fiji and Solomon Islands to compete with China.Also in this story
- Australia supports regional connectivity in the Pacific, including Micronesia, while competing with China for influence at the Pacific Islands Forum.
- Australia is strengthening diplomatic and security ties with Pacific Islands, including maintaining a consul general in Honolulu.
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Anthony Albanese
31st prime minister of Australia since 2022
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Solomon Islands
island sovereign state in Oceania
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