Australasian 'benign neglect' at fault for China military scare in Vanuatu
China's forays into the South Pacific are spooking Wellington and Canberra.
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Claims that Vanuatu might allow China to build a military base on the island are the result of Australia and New Zealand’s “benign neglect” of the South Pacific, experts say.
Reports from Australian media that Chinese officials are in discussion with the Vanuatu government to create a permanent
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Nathan Smith
Thu, 12 Apr 2018
Thu, 12 Apr 2018
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Australasian 'benign neglect' at fault for China military scare in Vanuatu
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