US and Papua New Guinea sign security pact to counter China's influence without offensive military operations.
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Papua New Guinea's Prime Minister, James Marape, has said that the defence agreement signed with the United States earlier this week does not allow for "offensive military operations" to be launched from the country. The deal has sparked protests from students who fear it could embroil PNG in strategic competition between the US and China. Marape said the agreement would improve domestic security and encourage foreign investment in the country, which is rich in natural resources but largely undeveloped.
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