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Asia Pacific brings you news and in-depth coverage of regional issues in Asia and the Pacific.
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Stories
UN says greater refugee quotas will drive down people-smuggling
The United Nations is recommending countries in Asia, including Australia introduce or increase refugee quotas in response to people smuggling.
PNG Manus Island centre found wanting by Australian Immigration
It's what refugee advocates have been saying all along.
China's new defence strategies focus on regional tensions
China's Defence ministry has released a report which it says will make its military and strategic intentions more transparent.
New Zealand passes law criminalising protests at sea
New Zealand's parliament has passed an amendment to the Crown Minerals Bill that now criminalises protests at sea.
Aus Maritime Union lends muscle to striking Hong Kong dockworkers
In an apparent show of solidarity, Australian maritime workers have flown to Hong Kong to stand side-by-side on the picket line with the Kwai Tsing dockworkers.
Historic agreements signed by Fiji and Papua New Guinea
The governments of Papua New Guinea and Fiji say they have reached several historic political, bilateral and business deals which stand to benefit both countries.
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