Home / PoliticsPoliticsSBS NewsPoliticsSBS News·Sep 5, 2026·1 min readChina is accused of ‘weaponising tourism’ to this island paradise. Australia is stepping inAs Palau draws China's ire again, its president has turned to Australia to help “diversify” its most significant economic contributor: tourism.View original source — SBS News ↗ShareCopy linkShare on XShare on FacebookRelated storiesWorldABC NewsWorldSep 3, 2026 · 1 minAustralia joins Pacific push to condemn China's missile testABC NewsWorldSBS NewsWorldSep 2, 2026 · 1 minThe shifting ties in Australia's backyard as 'deep pockets' beckonSBS NewsWorldJapan TimesWorldSep 2, 2026 · 1 minAustralia and U.S. commit $580 million to support Pacific island nationsJapan TimesWorldStraits TimesWorldSep 3, 2026 · 1 minAustralia, US to boost defence ties as China’s Pacific influence growsStraits Times
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