China has warned Australia’s deeper ties with Vanuatu should not “be used as an excuse for geopolitical contest” after the two countries signed a landmark strategic deal following months of negotiations.

Vanuatu's Prime Minister Jotham Napat and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese are set to ink the Nakamal Agreement, almost 10 months after Mr Napat pulled out of a planned…

Vanuatu's Prime Minister Jotham Napat and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese ink the Nakamal Agreement, almost 10 months after Mr Napat pulled out of a planned signing…