TOKYO -- Japan and Australia are partnering to foster the development of IT personnel in Pacific island nations, looking to counter China's growing presence in the region.
Initiative aims to reduce reliance on China for communications infrastructure

China's influence has grown in the Solomon Islands and other Pacific island nations. (Photo by Koji Uema)
TOKYO -- Japan and Australia are partnering to foster the development of IT personnel in Pacific island nations, looking to counter China's growing presence in the region.