Anthony Albanese has failed to lock in a new agreement between Australia and Vanuatu. The development comes after the Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister travelled to Vanuatu last month. While the specific details of the abandoned agreement haven’t been released, experts from the Lowy Institute believe the decision reflects Vanuatu’s choice not to shut out Chinese investment. It’s being viewed as a pointed statement that Vanuatu won’t side with Australia over the superpower.

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