Australia’s belt and road dilemma in the Pacific: is China a partner or competitor?

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Canberra has expressed a willingness to work with Beijing on much needed infrastructure in the region
However, concerns abound, ranging from standards to security threats, which have made the country hesitant to dive in

Published: 8:00am, 31 Jul, 2019

Updated: 10:08am, 5 Aug, 2019

Islets in Western Province of the Solomon Islands. Photo: AFP

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Jane Golley is director of the Australian Centre on China in the World.