South China Morning Post
US port pledge ups China rivalry in Pacific but island nations stick to own course
The United States is stepping up its presence in the South Pacific with new funding and a reinforced diplomatic footprint, as its competition with China intensifies across the region. Yet the effectiveness of the push is tempered by…
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