Chinese police now appear to be a feature of the landscape in the Solomon Islands, Kiribati, and perhaps Vanuatu, while Fiji and Papua New Guinea have police liaison officers.
The story of Zhao Fugang extends beyond one man. Rather, it starkly embodies the broader contest for influence in the South Pacific, as well as how the region’s police forces have emerged as a key battleground.
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