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China takes first steps to ending diplomatic freeze with Australia

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi will lead a delegation to PNG and other Pacific nations

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi will lead a delegation to PNG and other Pacific nations Source: AAP / Mark Schiefelbein/AP

Beijing’s increased presaence in the Pacific - in particular a controversial security pact with Solomon Islands - could overshadow any rapprochement.



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