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SYDNEY, May 28 (Reuters) - China's foreign minister signed a deal with Samoa on Saturday to strengthen diplomatic relations, while Australia's new leader said he had a "comprehensive plan" for the Pacific, as Beijing and Canberra continued rival campaigns to woo the region.

Article: https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/china-signs-deal-with-samoa-australia-vows-pacific-islands-plan-2022-05-28/
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Author: RNZ

China's foreign minister signed a deal with Samoa on Saturday to strengthen diplomatic relations, while Australia's new leader said he had a "comprehensive plan" for the Pacific, as Beijing and Canberra continued rival campaigns to woo the region.

Article: https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/world/468069/china-signs-deal-with-samoa-fiji-leader-meets-with-australian-minister
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Author: Zane Small
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China has described the United States as "A bully with a cold war mentality," after Biden announced the US would help Taiwan if they invaded.

Article: https://www.newshub.co.nz/home/world/2022/05/china-describes-united-states-as-a-bully-after-biden-says-yes-to-defend-taiwan.html
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Author: Thomas Manch

Defence Minister Peeni Henare says $525 million in new spending for ageing ships and aircraft will “keep the lights on” as the Defence Force rebuilds from the pandemic.

Article: https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/politics/128751139/defence-minister-peeni-henare-says-525m-budget-spend-will-keep-the-lights-on
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Author: Ricardo Mazalan and Elena Becatoros

Moscow pressed the West on Thursday to lift sanctions against Russia over the war in Ukraine, seeking to shift the blame for a growing food crisis that has been worsened by Kyiv’s inability to ship millions of tons of grain and other agricultural products while under attack.

Article: https://www.stuff.co.nz/world/europe/300599609/russia-slams-sanctions-seeks-to-blame-west-for-food-crisis
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National's Gerry Brownlee says it appears New Zealand has been blindsided by revelations overnight that China is seeking a Pacific-wide policing and security deal.

Article: https://www.newshub.co.nz/home/politics/2022/05/new-zealand-must-be-more-involved-in-pacific-opposition-says-amid-new-china-revelations.html
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