Australia Details Investment in Pacific as China Clout Grows

Australia Details Investment in Pacific as China Clout Grows
Australia's Prime Minister Scott Morrison speaks at a press conference in Canberra on Aug. 24, 2018. Saeed Khan/AFP/Getty Images
The Associated Press
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CANBERRA—Australia’s prime minister on Nov. 7 outlined plans to increase investments in infrastructure in the South Pacific as China’s influence in those nations grows.

Prime Minister Scott Morrison also detailed plans for greater military and diplomatic engagement with Australia’s island neighbors who are increasing looking to China for aid through Beijing’s “One Belt, One Road” (OBOR or Belt and Road) infrastructure program.