Pacific More Concerned With Climate Change Than China: Australian Defence Minister

Pacific More Concerned With Climate Change Than China: Australian Defence Minister
People gather at the airport three times a week to welcome and farewell passengers from Suva of Fiji in Funafuti, Tuvalu, on Aug. 15, 2018. Fiona Goodall/Getty Images for Lumix
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The Australian Labor government is pinning its hopes on climate change policy as the key to winning over Pacific nations amid increasing geopolitical competition with Beijing.

Top leaders have emphasised the Albanese government’s support of climate change action, including a higher emissions reduction target, as a key differentiator from the previous government.

Daniel Y. Teng
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Daniel Y. Teng is based in Brisbane, Australia. He focuses on national affairs, including federal politics and Australia-China relations. Got a tip? Contact him at [email protected].
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