Australia's Security and Climate Pact with Tuvalu: Countering China's Influence and Offering Climate Refuge

Australia and Tuvalu have signed a security and migration pact aimed at countering China's influence in the Pacific. Under the agreement, Australia will provide a security guarantee to Tuvalu, vet its security arrangements with other nations, and allow 280 people per year to migrate from Tuvalu to Australia. The pact also includes provisions for land reclamation in Tuvalu and aims to address the threat of climate change faced by the low-lying island nation. This agreement positions Australia as Tuvalu's primary security partner and strengthens their diplomatic relationship.