Beijing is looking to strike “traditional and non-traditional security” deals with 10 Pacific Island nations, according to a newly leaked draft document.
China has shared a draft communique and an accompanying five-year action plan with 10 Pacific islands nations, aimed at strengthening bilateral and multilateral ties through greater security collaboration.
The “China-Pacific Island Countries Common Development Vision” draft document, which was leaked to Reuters, proposes intermediate and high-level police training for Pacific Island countries, while the action plan calls for ministerial dialogue on law enforcement capacity and police cooperation.
This includes the provision of forensic laboratories, cooperation on data networks, cyber security, and smart customs systems.
