SYDNEY -- Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Monday signed a treaty with Nauru's leader, David Adeang, pledging millions of dollars in an effort to prevent China from further expanding its presence in the Pacific.
Canberra offers budget, security funding in return for veto over third-country pacts

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, left, and Nauru President David Adeang seal an economic and security pact at the Australian Parliament House in Canberra on Dec. 9. (AAP Image)
SYDNEY -- Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Monday signed a treaty with Nauru's leader, David Adeang, pledging millions of dollars in an effort to prevent China from further expanding its presence in the Pacific.