China is trying to buy influence with media in the Pacific as it aims to strengthen its presence in the region

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Concerns have been raised about foreign influence in Pacific media after it was revealed Solomon Islands' longest-running newspaper received funding from China in return for favourable coverage. Key points: The Solomon Star newspaper drafted a funding proposal to China's embassy in Honiara asking for about $206,300 it needed for printing and broadcast equipment The Solomon Star newspaper drafted a funding proposal to China's embassy in Honiara asking for about $206,300 it needed for printing and broadcast equipment According to the proposal China stood to gain "enormously" According to the proposal China stood to gain "enormously" Solomon Star's chief of staff...