New Lowy Institute data shows Australia has committed $3.44 billion in Pacific loans since 2021 and now provides more regional development funding than any other country.
Why it mattersIf Australia delivers quality infrastructure, Pacific nations could get better deals than Chinese loans, which saddled some countries with unsustainable debt.
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