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flag Australian foreign minister warns of China’s growing Pacific influence and calls for regional unity.

flag Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong warned of China’s expanding military and economic influence in the Pacific, citing lack of transparency and growing threats to regional stability. flag In a Canberra speech, she stressed the need for unity among Australia and Pacific Island nations to uphold sovereignty and security, highlighting Australia’s $2.2 billion in development aid and $1.3 billion in climate finance. flag Wong emphasized a “forum-first” approach, supporting the Blue Pacific Ocean of Peace Declaration, and called for collective action to maintain strategic choices amid increasing external pressures.

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