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Australia Secures Modified Pacific Pact with Vanuatu Amid China's Rise

Vanuatu's Prime Minister Jotham Napat revealed that last-minute concerns over a single clause - specifically the wording around third-party investment in critical infrastructure - led to his country's dramatic decision to decline signing the Nakamal Agreement with Australia. The clause sparked fears that Vanuatu might have to compromise its sovereignty or limit partnerships with other nations.