China wants 10 Pacific nations to endorse sweeping agreement

China wants 10 Pacific nations to endorse sweeping agreement

At least one nation has rejected the letter, saying it pulls those with economic ties to China closer into its orbit, tying them economically to Chinese demands.

China Wants 10 Pacific Nations to Endorse Sweeping Agreement

Draft of agreement shows China wants to train Pacific police officers, team up on security issues, expand law enforcement cooperation and more

China wants 10 small Pacific nations to sign on to 'game-changing' security agreement

China's move comes as Foreign Minister Wang Yi and a 20-person delegation begin a visit to the region this week.

China wants 10 Pacific nations to endorse sweeping agreement

China wants 10 small Pacific nations to endorse a sweeping agreement covering everything from security to fisheries in what one leader warns is a “game-changing” bid by Beijing to wrest control of the region.A draft of the agreement obtained by The Associated Press shows that China wants to train Pacific police officers, team up on “traditional and non-traditional security" and expand law enforcement cooperation.China also wants to jointly devel…

China wants 10 Pacific nations to endorse sweeping agreement

China wants 10 small Pacific nations to endorse a sweeping agreement covering everything from security to fisheries in what one leader warns is a “game-changing” bid by Beijing to wrest control of the region.A draft of the agreement obtained by The Associated Press shows that China wants to train Pacific police officers, team up on “traditional and non-traditional security" and expand law enforcement cooperation.China also wants to jointly devel…

China wants 10 Pacific nations to endorse sweeping agreement

By NICK PERRY Associated PressWELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — China wants 10 small Pacific nations to endorse a sweeping agreement covering everything from security to fisheries in what one leader warns is a game-changing bid by China to wrest control of the region. A draft of the agreement obtained by The Associated Press shows China wants to train Pacific police officers, team up on “traditional and non-traditional security” and expand law enfo…