Australia Should Tread Lightly on Fiji-China Police Pact, Expert Advises

March 25, 2024
Australia Should Tread Lightly on Fiji-China Police Pact, Expert Advises
  • The Fijian government is facing internal tension over a police training and deployment agreement with China.

  • The author contends that Australia should refrain from interfering with the Fiji-China agreement as it doesn't directly impact Australian sovereignty.

  • Evidence of China's efforts to control its citizens abroad is provided, with a video showing Chinese nationals being detained in Fiji and repatriated to China.

  • Despite concerns about Pacific sovereignty, the author advises against Australia taking a hard stance on police cooperation with China to avoid potential backlash.

  • Australia already engages in significant police collaboration with China, especially in combating transnational crime in the region.

  • The author advocates for careful diplomacy and nuanced discussions with China over aggressive assertions of Australian influence.

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