China denies military base ambitions in Pacific Islands

China says no ambition to build South Pacific military base

China's embassy in Fiji has insisted Beijing is not seeking a military base in the South Pacific, saying aid pledged to developing island nations came with "no political strings attached".

China Denies Military Base Ambitions in Pacific Islands

China denies military base ambitions in Pacific Islands

China's embassy in Fiji denied on Thursday that Beijing wanted a military base or sphere of influence in the Pacific Islands, after Fiji's Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka said islands were trying to cope with a powerful China seeking to spread its influence.

China denies plan to build military base in South Pacific

SYDNEY: China’s embassy in Fiji has insisted Beijing is not seeking a military base in the South Pacific, saying aid pledged to developing island nations came with “no political strings attached.”

China denies military base ambitions in Pacific Islands, focus instead on improved livelihoods

Fiji’s prime minister said his nation opposes Beijing’s plan to build a military base in the region. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Chinese Embassy rejects claims

The Chinese Embassy in Fiji has rejected claims that China harbours ulterior motives in the Pacific region, labelling such allegations as “baseless” and “false”. The embassy’s response follows comments by Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka on China’s growing influence in Fiji and the wider Pacific at a National Press Club Australia event. In a statement, the Chinese Embassy called on external powers to respect the sovereignty of Pacific Island Count…