Sydney, July 5, 2026 (AFP) - Australia pushes sports diplomacy in Pacific contest with China

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2026-07-05

Three Pacific Islands leaders will travel to Australia for security talks timed for a showpiece rugby league match, officials said Sunday, as Prime Minister Anthony Albanese mounts a sports diplomacy push to curb China's influence. Papua New Guinea Prime Minister James Marape and Tonga's Prime Minister Lord Fakafanua will travel to Australia on Wednesday, with at least one other Pacific leader also expected for bilateral security talks on the day......

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