The Fijian prime minister says his country is ready to offer 5000 soldiers to help address the Australian Defence Force's personnel shortage.

The Fijian prime minister says his country is ready to offer 5000 soldiers to help address the Australian Defence Force's personnel shortage.

Fiji’s prime minister said his nation opposes Beijing’s plan to build a military base in the region. ......

Fiji’s prime minister said his nation opposes Beijing’s plan to build a military base in the region. ......

Mr Lawrence Wong is on a five-day official visit to China, his first as prime minister. ......

Mr Lawrence Wong is on a five-day official visit to China, his first as prime minister. ......

The former prime minister says Australia needs to lift defence spending but argues it must also develop its links to China.

Sitiveni Rabuka said China's influence in the South Pacific is not welcome from his perspective. But not all nations in the region are on the same...

Sitiveni Rabuka said China's influence in the South Pacific is not welcome from his perspective. But not all nations in the region are on the same...