Fiji partners with Australia for port and shipbuilding infrastructure upgrade, instead of China.

Fiji has decided to partner with Australia for the upgrade of its ports and shipbuilding infrastructure, instead of China, as initially planned. Australia has committed to providing the initial grant financing for the project, which is aimed at reviving the shipbuilding industry in Fiji. This move is part of Australia's efforts to increase its infrastructure support in the region, countering China's push to expand security and policing ties in the Pacific Islands.

March 21, 2024
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