While conceding its French territories deserve more autonomy, France says ’the interference of a foreign power ... is a matter for concern.’
French Polynesia and New Caledonia are to make their case for independence before the United Nations. Those against will also appear.
After firing a missile to within 700 kilometres of French Polynesia, Beijing has now invited a delegation from the small Pacific nation on a state visit.
Mr Oldham said if the atoll were to collapse, radioactive material would be released into the Pacific Ocean, and could cause a 15-metre tsunami.
While conceding its French territories deserve more autonomy, France says ’the interference of a foreign power ... is a matter for concern.’
French Polynesia and New Caledonia are to make their case for independence before the United Nations. Those against will also appear.
After firing a missile to within 700 kilometres of French Polynesia, Beijing has now invited a delegation from the small Pacific nation on a state visit.
Mr Oldham said if the atoll were to collapse, radioactive material would be released into the Pacific Ocean, and could cause a 15-metre tsunami.