James Marape: PNG leader makes historic speech in Australia amid China tensions - BBC News

James Marape’s historic speech to Australia’s parliament highlights the race for power in the Pacific.

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Papua New Guinea's prime minister has hailed ties with "big brother" Australia in a historic and closely watched speech in Canberra.

James Marape's address to Australia's parliament - the first by a Pacific Island leader - comes as Australia and China race for influence in the region.

It is also nearly the 50th anniversary of PNG's independence from Australia.

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