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China Warns PNG Against Australia Defense Pact After Treaty Delay

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The Spin

Australia's diplomatic failures in the Pacific expose a concerning pattern of poor preparation and cultural insensitivity that undermines regional relationships. The government's inability to secure agreements with both Vanuatu and PNG within a week reveals a fundamental misunderstanding of Pacific dynamics and an arrogant approach that treats sovereign nations as subordinates rather than equal partners.

The Guardian

Australia's contradictory approach of pursuing economic benefits with China while simultaneously building military alliances against Beijing represents an unsustainable two-faced policy that escalates regional tensions. The defense pact with PNG clearly targets China's legitimate interests in the Pacific, exposing Australia's calculations to benefit from trade while undermining China's core security concerns through exclusive military arrangements.

China Daily

Australia's foreign policy mindset remains trapped by excessive dependence on America and irrational fear of China, preventing genuine diplomatic engagement with Pacific nations who prioritize sovereignty over great power competition. The government's rush to secure defense treaties before meeting Trump reveals how Australia views everything through the lens of US alliance obligations rather than understanding what Pacific communities actually need for their wellbeing and security.

The Guardian