'No role' for China in Pacific policing, Australian minister says. Australia's Pacific Minister Pat Conroy insists China should not participate in Pacific Island policing, highlighting efforts to train local security forces after reports of Chinese police in Kiribati. This stance echoes broader concerns about China's growing influence in the region. The situation underscores a clash of geopolitical interests, especially with the U.S. warning against Chinese security assistance. Australia commits to supporting Kiribati's security infrastructure, emphasizing regional security cooperation within the "Pacific family."