Australia in diplomatic race with China in the Pacific

Foreign Minister Penny Wong with Samoan Prime Minister Fiame Naomi Mata’afa (DFAT/ AAP)

Foreign Minister Penny Wong with Samoan Prime Minister Fiame Naomi Mata’afa (DFAT/ AAP) Source: AAP

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In her third overseas trip since becoming Foreign Minister a week ago, Penny Wong is visiting Samoa and Tonga, after the Pacific countries signed bilateral agreements with China.

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