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The United States, Australia and New Zealand are among the nations that have voiced concerns over a leaked draft of the bilateral agreement. Mr Sogavare told his national parliament that negotiations had concluded but the treaty had not yet been signed. “We are sensitive to the unfortunate perception held by many leaders that the region’s security is threatened by the presence of China in the region,” Australian broadcaster ABC reported him telling parliament. “This is utter nonsense,” he added. “I find it very insulting… to be branded as unfit to manage our sovereign affairs.” A document leaked last week indicated...
