news Scmp World 2026-07-06

Australia and Fiji sign mutual defense pact to boost Pacific security.

Australia and Fiji have signed a new defense alliance aimed at bolstering regional security and countering China's influence in the Pacific. The pact elevates Fiji to treaty ally status with Australia.

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