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China accused of using diplomatic theft to freeze Australia out in Pacific
China is accused of using bribes to block Australia's $500 million security pact with Vanuatu, as Foreign Minister Penny Wong pursues a competing treaty with Fiji. Australian officials suspect illicit payments are undermining Canberra's influence in the Pacific battleground. Vanuatu's Prime Minister rejected claims of a Chinese security deal, insisting his nation will not be "dictated to" by external powers.
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