Fiji's Prime Minister Cancels China Trip Due to Cellphone Mishap

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Fiji's Prime Minister, Sitiveni Rabuka, has cancelled his trip to China after tripping and injuring himself while looking at his cellphone. Rabuka, who had planned to attend the opening of the World University Games in Chengdu and meet President Xi Jinping, has shown skepticism towards Beijing, ending a policing agreement with China and signing agreements with U.S. allies. While Fiji is not trying to distance itself from China, it aims to ensure that cooperating partners share the same values. The Chinese embassy in Fiji expressed well wishes for Rabuka's recovery and extended an invitation for a future visit.
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