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Australia and Papua New Guinea to sign defense pact as China’s influence grows

Australia and Papua New Guinea to sign defense pact as China’s influence grows
world • 9/15/2025

Australia and Papua New Guinea are set to integrate their defense forces under a new security pact, aiming to curb China's security influence in the region.

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Australia and Papua New Guinea’s defense forces will be integrated under a new security pact that will be signed this week, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Monday, as his government attempts to curb Chin... [3290 chars]