Jacinda Ardern defends Nanaia Mahuta after Winston Peters accuses her of being absent on China's Pacific power grab - Newshub

It comes as the Foreign Ministers of Australia and China continue their charm offensives in the now hotly-contested region.

China has already signed a security pact with the Solomon Islands, which stipulates that it will be able to send in armed police and warships. There are growing concerns China could use the deal to o… [+1873 chars]

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