Australia election produces South Pacific rethink
Australia received assurances on May 6 that Honiara's recent deal with Beijing does not include military facilities
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- Western concerns
- Military basing
- Leveraging diplomatic influence
- China's island strategy
- Sea blockade
- Political tussle
- Beijing risks a backlash
- Parliament revolt
- Youth discontent
- Regional pressure
- Policy shake-up likely
- Cultural issues
- Trust questions
- Aid dependency
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