In Washington's efforts to outflank China in the Pacific have resulted in a landmark security pact signed between the US and Papua New Guinea now the US military can develop and operate out of buses and bases in Papua New Guinea. With Papua New Guinea's agreement, the US will be able to station troops and vessels at six key ports and airports including Lombrum Naval Base on Manus Island and facilities in the capital Port of Moresby.

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<p>As Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi visits Pacific nations, reports claim journalists have been blocked from covering events.</p>

<p>The Guardian newspaper quoted journalists saying that they were blocked from filming events and not allowed to ask questions&nbsp;as Wang Yi visited the island nations.</p>

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<p>The development comes as Samoa signed a bilateral agreement with China last week for "greater collaboration" during the Chinese foreign minister's visit. Reports claimed the details of the engagement were unclear but it involved security and economic engagement.</p>

<p>The Samoan government said discussions revolved around "climate change, the pandemic and peace and security". Reports claimed although local media was invited but no questions were taken by government officials.</p>

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<p>Western governments were alarmed after China announced its engagement plan with Pacific island nations although Wang Yi had rejected concerns, saying: "China's cooperation with Pacific Island countries does not target any country."</p>

<p>Wang had told journalists in the Solomon Islands that "Pacific island countries are entitled to make their own choice". The economic package reportedly involved free trade agreements and millions in assistance to the Pacific nations.</p>

<p>Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese had said his country needed to "respond" and to "step up" in Pacific engagement amid China's growing footprint in the region.</p>

<p>Albanese criticised the earlier Australian government asserting that they had "dropped the ball" while asserting that, "For our Pacific Island neighbours, the issue of climate change is an absolute national security issue."</p>

<p>The newly-elected Australian prime minister promised to boost aid and to set up defence training schools in the Pacific.&nbsp;</p>

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As Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi visits Pacific nations, reports claim journalists have been blocked from covering events. The Guardian newspaper quoted journalists saying that they were blocked from filming events and not allowed to ask questions as Wang Yi visited the island nations.

As Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi visits Pacific nations, reports claim journalists have been blocked from covering events. The Guardian newspaper quoted journalists saying that they were blocked from filming events and not allowed to ask questions as Wang Yi visited the island nations. Also Read: China planning security and economic cooperation with Pacific island nations The development comes as Samoa signed a bilateral agreement with China last week for "greater collaboration" during the Chinese foreign minister's visit. Reports claimed the details of the engagement were unclear but it involved security and economic engagement. The Samoan government said discussions revolved around "climate change, the pandemic and peace and security". Reports claimed although local media was invited but no questions were taken by government officials. Watch: Small Pacific Nations reject China's deal Western governments were alarmed after China announced its engagement plan with Pacific island nations although Wang Yi had rejected concerns, saying: "China's cooperation with Pacific Island countries does not target any country." Wang had told journalists in the Solomon Islands that "Pacific island countries are entitled to make their own choice". The economic package reportedly involved free trade agreements and millions in assistance to the Pacific nations. Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese had said his country needed to "respond" and to "step up" in Pacific engagement amid China's growing footprint in the region. Albanese criticised the earlier Australian government asserting that they had "dropped the ball" while asserting that, "For our Pacific Island neighbours, the issue of climate change is an absolute national security issue." The newly-elected Australian prime minister promised to boost aid and to set up defence training schools in the Pacific. (With inputs from Agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. ×

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<p>According to reports, Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi is set to engage Pacific island nations with cooperation related to data communication, security and policing. Reports claim the plan also includes free trade agreement with Pacific countries.</p>

<p>The Chinese foreign minister is set to visit the Pacific island nations including the Solomon Islands with visits set to continue until June 4.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Reports say Australian foreign minister Penny Wong will visit several nations over the next few weeks even as Wang Yi engages with countries in the Pacific.</p>

<p>China has reportedly sent an action plan to at least ten Pacific island nations ahead of Wang's visit. The draft document titled: China-Pacific Island Countries Common Development Vision has been sent to various countries ahead of the foreign ministers’ meeting in Fiji, reports claimed.</p>

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<p>The vision plan seeks to "strengthen exchanges and cooperation in the fields of traditional and non-traditional security” and to hold intermediate and high-level police training for Pacific Island.</p>

<p>Also on offer is access to China's market as Beijing seeks to play a greater role in the Pacific region. However, &nbsp;Federated States of Micronesia President David Panuelo warned that the agreement would allow China to "acquire access and control of our region".</p>

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According to reports, Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi is set to engage Pacific island nations with cooperation related to data communication, security and policing.

According to reports, Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi is set to engage Pacific island nations with cooperation related to data communication, security and policing. Reports claim the plan also includes free trade agreement with Pacific countries. The Chinese foreign minister is set to visit the Pacific island nations including the Solomon Islands with visits set to continue until June 4. Also Read: Quad vs China: All four countries have recently had confrontations with China Reports say Australian foreign minister Penny Wong will visit several nations over the next few weeks even as Wang Yi engages with countries in the Pacific. China has reportedly sent an action plan to at least ten Pacific island nations ahead of Wang's visit. The draft document titled: China-Pacific Island Countries Common Development Vision has been sent to various countries ahead of the foreign ministers’ meeting in Fiji, reports claimed. Watch: New leaked reports on Uighurs Muslims in China shocks the world The vision plan seeks to "strengthen exchanges and cooperation in the fields of traditional and non-traditional security” and to hold intermediate and high-level police training for Pacific Island. Also on offer is access to China's market as Beijing seeks to play a greater role in the Pacific region. However, Federated States of Micronesia President David Panuelo warned that the agreement would allow China to "acquire access and control of our region". (With inputs from Agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE × You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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