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China's foreign minister starts Pacific tour in the Solomons

China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi and a 20-strong delegation have arrived in the Solomon Islands at the start of an eight-nation tour that comes amid growing concerns about Beijing’s military and financial ambitions in the South Pacific region

The Independent UK

China says it has 'no intention' of building military base in Solomon Islands, Penny Wong visits Fiji as part of Pacific reset

China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi arrives in Solomon Islands, while Australia's Foreign Minister vows to listen to the Pacific on climate action in Fiji.

ABC News

China wants closer security, trade links with the Pacific

Leaked document shows China will call for more police, security, and telecom cooperation at upcoming summit with region.

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China, Australia vie for Pacific influence with duelling visits

China and Australia launched competing Pacific visits on Thursday, with China's foreign minister expressing hope that ties with the Solomon Islands can be a regional model, while his counterpart said Canberra will be a partner that doesn't come with strings attached.

Reuters

Duelling diplomacy in the Pacific should dispel the notion of a China-Australia reset

However much either side tempers their rhetoric, regional competition is the name of the game

The Guardian - AU

Labor one seat from claiming majority as Liberals launch review of election defeat – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU

Federal election: Labor is one seat away from majority government, with four electorates in doubt — as it happened

Labor has won 75 seats from Saturday's federal election and needs just one more to govern in its own right.

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PM to counter China with aid, security

Climate change, pandemic recovery, economic development along with regional security are expected to be high on the agenda during talks with Fiji.

Crikey

PM faces domestic, regional challenges

The prime minister has returned from Japan and will undertake a number of briefings to address critical domestic and regional challenges.

Crikey

Penny Wong flying to Fiji on mission to reset Pacific relationships

Penny Wong will crossover with her Chinese counterpart on her second trip as Foreign Minister as she seeks to overhaul relationships in the Pacific.

The New Daily

China seeks security pacts across Pacific

China wants to enter into security arrangements with up to 10 Pacific nations that resemble the controversial pact it signed with Solomon Islands.

Crikey

China, Australia launch duelling South Pacific charm offensives

Honiara (AFP) - Chinese and Australian foreign ministers will launch duelling charm offensives in the South Pacific Thursday, as Beijing and the West jostle for influence in the strategically significant region.

AFP

Australia foreign minister to visit Fiji amid Chinese counterpart's Pacific tour

Australia's new Foreign Minister Penny Wong said she would travel to Fiji on Thursday, a trip that will coincide with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi's tour of eight Pacific Island countries including Fiji and Solomon Islands.

Reuters

How will the Labor government shape foreign policy on China?

After years of disputes, we explore whether the change in government will thaw the deep freeze between Australia and China, and how Labor's approach could impact relationships across the Asia-Pacific region.

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The Guardian - AU

China’s Pacific plan is ‘clear’ but so is Australia’s intention to be regional partner of choice, Penny Wong says

As China pursues Pacific-wide security pact, foreign minister says ‘after a lost decade we’ve got a lot of work to do to regain Australia’s position’

ABC News

New Foreign Minister Penny Wong to visit Fiji tomorrow after returning from Quad meeting

Penny Wong's first solo trip as Foreign Minister coincides with the beginning of Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi's whirlwind Pacific tour.

Crikey

After nine long years of neglect, Australia declares South-East Asia can rely on us again

But our regional neighbours will want more than words. This is a pivotal point and what comes now will be watched and judged closely.

The New Daily

Michael Pascoe: Opportunity knocks for Australia in China

I suspect Anthony Albanese will be a better PM than he was Opposition Leader – his talents more suited to making things work than tearing things down.

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The Independent UK

Chinese premier congratulates Australian leader on election

China and Australia may be ready to thaw their diplomatic relations, which have been sitting in the deep-freezer for years

The Guardian - AU

Albanese insists ‘we will determine our values’ after Chinese premier reaches out to new PM

Prime minister in Tokyo says there is ‘no justification’ for China’s trade sanctions against Australia and ‘they should be removed’

ABC News

What is the Quad? What will they discuss? Why is it important Anthony Albanese attends?

Anthony Albanese's first order of business as Prime Minister was travelling to Japan to attend a leaders' meeting with the members of the Quad. But what is the Quad and what will they discuss?

ABC News

Anthony Albanese meeting with Joe Biden and Quad leaders in first full day as Prime Minister

Anthony Albanese faces his first major test as Australia's new Prime Minister, spending his first full day in office on the world stage. He will meet with US President Joe Biden and the leaders of India and Japan for Quad meetings.

The Guardian - AU

Anthony Albanese in Tokyo for tense Quad talks after Joe Biden says US would defend Taiwan

Labor leader in tight position after China said dialogue with US, India and Japan would be test of new Australian prime minister’s ‘political wisdom’

The Guardian - AU

Australia to stand with Pacific islands on climate crisis and ‘respect’ region, Penny Wong says

New foreign affairs minister tells Pacific leaders Australia ‘will listen because we care’ after reports China may be seeking security agreement with Kiribati

AAP

Climate 'central' for Pacific relations

Australia's new Foreign Minister Penny Wong says climate change policy will be key to fostering stronger relations with Pacific island countries.

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