- Issues concerning Vanuatu are being discussed in Canberra with DFAT, involving grassroots appeals and Andrew Gee's office.
- Australia signed an economic and security agreement with Vanuatu, while China funded wharf expansion in Luganville.
Vanuatu is seeking closer security cooperation with the CCP, which has renewed police deployment in Port Vila, prompting Australian concerns.
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Updated Jun 26
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What happened
Vanuatu is seeking closer security cooperation with the CCP, which has renewed police deployment in Port Vila, prompting Australian concerns.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Chinese diplomats met in Port Vila where Jotham Napat represented the Vanuatu government regarding financial aid.Sub-event
CCP renewed police deployment in Vanuatu as the nation seeks closer security ties with Beijing.1 source
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The entities involved
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Vanuatu
island country in Oceania
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Chinese Communist Party
founding and ruling party of the People's Republic of China
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