China's Foreign Minister In South Pacific Offering Financial And Security Proposals To Island Nations

 

The Guardian: Deal proposed by China would dramatically expand security influence in Pacific 

Leaked copy of draft shows Beijing wants more involvement in policing, cybersecurity and marine mapping 

China is pursuing a sweeping regional economic security deal with Pacific nations that would dramatically expand its influence and reach into those countries, in a pact that has western countries and some Pacific leaders deeply worried. 

The wide-ranging deal lays out China’s vision for a much closer relationship with the Pacific, especially on security matters, with China proposing it would be involved in training police, cybersecurity, sensitive marine mapping and gaining greater access to natural resources.  

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China's Foreign Minister In South Pacific Offering Financial And Security Proposals To Island Nations  

China Signs MOU on Civil Air Transport With Solomon Islands -- Reuters 

Beijing's Foreign Ministry spokesman Wang Wenbin says China 'firmly supports' the Solomon Islands after new security deal -- SKY News  

China’s Pacific plan seen as regional strategic game-changer -- AP  

China plays for influence in South Pacific with security proposal and diplomatic tour -- CNN  

EXPLAINER: What’s at stake for China on South Pacific visit? -- AP