“Kiribati was focused on trade and tourism opportunities with China, and wasn't keen on a security arrangement, acc to a Kiribati official〜said a controversial plan to reopen a protected marine zone for fishing,&to upgrade an airstrip on Canton island, weren't among agreements due to be signed.
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