China Fails To Reach A Security Agreement With The Pacific Islands

ABC News Australia:Pacific nations walk away from trade and security deal with China as Australia aims to 'build stronger family'

Pacific Island countries have agreed not to sign a region-wide trade and security deal with China after a high-level meeting between Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and his counterparts from 10 Pacific nations in Fiji.

China was seeking a wide-ranging deal that covered free trade, police cooperation and disaster resilience. Fijian Prime Minister Frank Bainimarama said Pacific nations were united in their approach after the decision was announced on Monday afternoon.

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WNU Editor: This is a setback for China. But knowing the Chinese, I am sure they will be back to try again sooner rather than later.

China Fails To Reach A Security Agreement With The Pacific Islands

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China, Pacific islands unable to agree on security pact -- CNN

China Suffers Setback as Pacific Nations Spurn Wide-Ranging Deal -- Bloomberg

China’s foreign minister tells Pacific leaders ‘don’t be too anxious’ after they reject regional security pact -- The Guardian

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