PRIME Minister Julia Gillard agrees China is increasing its influence in the Pacific, where Australia has numerous aid and development projects.
After a speech to the Foreign Correspondents' Association in Sydney on Thursday, Ms Gillard was asked if Australia's influence was waning as China stepped up its presence in places like Fiji.
The prime minister recognised China's growing power.
"As China's weight and power continues to rise then of course it will have a stronger and more diverse relationships around the world, including in the Pacific," she said.
Ms Gillard said Australia wanted to see more countries working in aid and development in the Pacific, but believed there needed to be more accountability.
"We believe that aid and development money needs to be the subject of proper accountabilities and transparencies so people can see the work that is being done," she said.
On Fiji, Ms Gillard said Australia continued to look forward to "free and fair" elections being held in the island republic which has been run by Commodore Frank Bainimarama since a 2006 military coup.
"We stand ready to assist with preparations for those elections, for the conduct of those elections," she said.
"We believe that Commodore Bainimarama needs to be held to his promises and accountability and they need to be held on time and property done."
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