Japan, Australia to bolster IT personnel of Pacific island nations

Initiative aims to reduce reliance on China for communications infrastructure

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China's influence has grown in the Solomon Islands and other Pacific island nations. (Photo by Koji Uema)

KIU SUGANO

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.

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