China is pursuing a Pacific-wide pact with 10 island nations on security, policing and data – report

Federated States of Micronesia wants deal rejected because it could spark new cold war between China and west while Penny Wong admits we've got a lot of work to do'

China will pursue a Pacific-wide deal with almost a dozen island nations covering policing, security and data communications cooperation when the foreign minister, Wang Yi, hosts a meeting in Fiji next week, documents show.

A draft communique and five-year action plan sent by Beijing to 10 Pacific islands ahead of a foreign ministers meeting on 30 May has prompted pushback from at least one of the invited nations, which said it showed China's intent to control the region and threatens regional stability".