Australia Strikes Pacific-Wide Police Deal in Setback for China.

Australia has partnered with Pacific leaders to establish the Pacific Policing Initiative, a policing initiative aimed at enhancing coordination on domestic security in the region. The Australian government plans to invest approximately A$400 million over five years to fund this initiative, which includes the creation of four regional police training centers and a coordination hub in Brisbane. The initiative also aims to establish a pool of trained police officers from Pacific nations who can be deployed during domestic crises or major events. This move is seen as a setback for China's efforts to expand its influence in the Pacific region. [Extracted from the article]