Australia to step up challenge to China in Pacific with new investment

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SYDNEY - Australia will soon offer millions of dollars in funding for infrastructure projects in the Pacific, two sources familiar with the plan told Reuters, as part of its efforts to undercut Chines

e influence.

Prime Minister Scott Morrison said last year Australia would create a fund to offer Pacific countries up to A$3 billion in cheap loans and grants to cement its position in what he declared was "our patch". The Australian investment will be channeled into telecommunications, energy, transport and water projects.

 

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