On The Times website this afternoon.
Australia sets up military force in battle with China for Pacific influence
Extract:-
Australia will create a military force aimed at countering growing Chinese influence in the Pacific, the defence minister announced today.
The unit will include an expeditionary training force to work alongside South Pacific nations such as Fiji, Vanuatu and Papua New Guinea and will provide increased military support for the Pacific’s island states.
Known as the Pacific Support Force, it will aim to strengthen Australia’s role in humanitarian assistance, peacekeeping and security operations. It may also include a dedicated vessel to support greater engagement with regional navies.