The opposition has called news of a deal between China and almost a dozen Pacific countries a catastrophe.  

The agreement includes provisions such as co-operation on “traditional and non-traditional security” and cyber-security, the provision of “high-level police training”, as well as putting “equal emphasis on development and security”.  

Gerry Brownlee, National's Foreign Affairs spokesperson, joined Heather du Plessis-Allan. 

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