Pacific Islands wait for Trump, wary of climate and China stance
4 weeks, 1 day ago

Pacific Islands wait for Trump, wary of climate and China stance

The Hindu  

Pacific island nations at the centre of a strategic rivalry between the U.S. and China that brought infrastructure and funding hope President-elect Donald Trump stays engaged in the region but are wary of competition spilling into confrontation, diplomats say. Papua New Guinea will continue to trade with China, even as U.S. military ties increase, he also told a resources conference in Sydney this week, highlighting a key worry among Pacific leaders about Trump's tougher approach towards Beijing. Washington was in "acute strategic competition" with China in the Pacific Ocean, where Beijing hopes to establish a military base, U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Kurt Campbell said last month. While the U.S. has long held close defence ties with northern Pacific islands near its military base on Guam, Biden had sought to catch up to China's influence-building in the South Pacific. "During his past presidency Trump demonstrated he understood the strategic importance of the Pacific, given its close proximity to the U.S., shared ocean borders, and critical military and telecommunication assets in the North Pacific," said Meg Keen, senior fellow for the Lowy Institute's Pacific Islands Program.

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Pacific Islands wait for Trump, wary of climate and China stance
4 weeks, 2 days ago

Pacific Islands wait for Trump, wary of climate and China stance

India Today  

Pacific island nations at the centre of a strategic rivalry between the U.S. and China that brought infrastructure and funding hope President-elect Donald Trump stays engaged in the region but are wary of competition spilling into confrontation, diplomats say. Papua New Guinea will continue to trade with China, even as U.S. military ties increase, he also told a resources conference …

Taiwan’s leader calls on China to refrain from threats ahead of expected military drills
1 month ago

Taiwan’s leader calls on China to refrain from threats ahead of expected military drills

Associated Press  

TAIPEI, Taiwan — Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te called on China to “open its arms rather than raise its fists” as he wrapped up his first overseas tour since taking office in May. The president spoke a day after China’s Foreign Ministry announced sanctions on 13 American companies and six executives in response to recently announced U.S. weapons sales to Taiwan. …

Taiwan’s Lai signals hope for continued US support under Trump
1 month, 1 week ago

Taiwan’s Lai signals hope for continued US support under Trump

Live Mint  

HONOLULU—In a speech and in a series of meetings with American political figures during his visit to the U.S., Taiwan President Lai Ching-te signaled that Taipei hopes to enjoy the same support from the incoming Trump administration that it has enjoyed from President Biden. On the second day of a highly sensitive visit to Hawaii, Lai held virtual meetings with …

We have to 'fight together to prevent war', Taiwan's Lai says in U.S.
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1 month, 1 week ago

We have to 'fight together to prevent war', Taiwan's Lai says in U.S.

The Hindu  

Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te said in the U.S. on Saturday that we have to “fight together to prevent war”, as he kicked off a week-long tour of the Pacific that has sparked fiery rhetoric from Beijing. Speaking at a dinner in the U.S. Island State of Hawaii on Saturday, Mr. Lai said there were “no winners” from conflict and “we …

Taiwan's president departs for Pacific visit with a two-day stop in the US. China isn't happy
1 month, 1 week ago

Taiwan's president departs for Pacific visit with a two-day stop in the US. China isn't happy

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Taiwan's president departed Saturday …

Taiwan president will stop over in Hawaii and Guam during his upcoming trip to the South Pacific
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1 month, 1 week ago

Taiwan president will stop over in Hawaii and Guam during his upcoming trip to the South Pacific

Associated Press  

TAIPEI, Taiwan — Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te will stop over in Hawaii and Guam during his trip to the South Pacific, in a move expected to draw objection from China. Lai is due to depart Taiwan on Saturday for a weeklong trip to visit the Marshall Islands, Tuvalu and Palau — three diplomatic allies of the self-ruled island. On Thursday, …

Taiwan president will stop over in Hawaii and Guam during his upcoming trip to the South Pacific
1 month, 1 week ago

Taiwan president will stop over in Hawaii and Guam during his upcoming trip to the South Pacific

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te will …

Lai Ching-te: Taiwan’s president set to visit Hawaii and Guam, drawing Beijing’s ire
1 month, 1 week ago

Lai Ching-te: Taiwan’s president set to visit Hawaii and Guam, drawing Beijing’s ire

CNN  

Taipei, Taiwan CNN — Taiwan President Lai Ching-te will visit Hawaii and the US territory of Guam during an upcoming trip to the Pacific, prompting condemnations from China, which could respond by staging a fresh round of military drills near the island democracy. The Taiwan Affairs Office, a Chinese government agency responsible for cross-strait affairs, also labeled Lai’s visit as …

Keir Starmer’s envoy seeks to woo Donald Trump’s team over Chagos islands row
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Keir Starmer’s envoy seeks to woo Donald Trump’s team over Chagos islands row

The Independent  

Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Keir Starmer’s national security adviser will seek to woo Donald Trump’s …

Taiwan president will visit allies in South Pacific as rival China seeks inroads
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Taiwan president will visit allies in South Pacific as rival China seeks inroads

Associated Press  

TAIPEI, Taiwan — Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te will visit the self-governing island’s allies in the South Pacific, where rival China has been seeking diplomatic inroads. The trip comes against the background of Chinese loans, grants and security cooperation treaties with Pacific island nations that have aroused major concern in the U.S., New Zealand, Australia and others over Beijing’s moves to …

Trump’s pick of Marco Rubio as secretary of state ignites fears of fiercer US-China rivalry
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Trump’s pick of Marco Rubio as secretary of state ignites fears of fiercer US-China rivalry

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “There is palpable anxiety in China because they will …

Asia Pacific leaders hail Trump as questions swirl around regional security
2 months ago

Asia Pacific leaders hail Trump as questions swirl around regional security

Al Jazeera  

China’s Xi Jinping says superpowers must ‘get along’, while Indonesia’s Prabowo lauds ‘immense potential’ of US ties. On social media, Taiwanese President William Lai Ching-te and South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol also spoke of their hope for a stronger alliance with the US and a “brighter future”. South Korea’s leaders want US firepower – including its nuclear capability – to …

Mixed reaction from US Pacific Islanders to Trump victory
2 months ago

Mixed reaction from US Pacific Islanders to Trump victory

ABC  

There's excitement among American Pacific Islanders who voted for president-elect Donald Trump. With the Climate Crisis being the top priority for Pacific Island nations, there are concerns that US president-elect Donald Trump will disengage from funding climate action programmes in the region. That changed at last month's Commonwealth Heads of Governments Meeting in Samoa when the Pacific Academy of Sciences …

U.S. envoy to Taiwan declares ties 'rock solid' amid military threats from China
4 months ago

U.S. envoy to Taiwan declares ties 'rock solid' amid military threats from China

The Hindu  

The top U.S. envoy to Taiwan on Wednesday said American support for the island is “rock-solid, principled, and bipartisan,” and said Washington will continue to follow through on its commitments to ensure the island can defend itself against threats from China. Mr. Greene said the Executive Branch has notified Congress of approximately $38.4 billion in Foreign Military Sales to Taiwan …

Pacific bloc backs joint police plan, maintains Taiwan ties
4 months, 1 week ago

Pacific bloc backs joint police plan, maintains Taiwan ties

The Hindu  

Pacific leaders endorsed a major joint policing initiative and rebuffed moves from China's allies to sideline Taiwan on Friday, as they wrapped up a regional summit in Tonga. Security was a focal point at this year's Pacific Islands Forum, an unwieldy bloc of U.S. partners, China friends and states still tied to Taiwan. China's closest Pacific friend, Solomon Islands, also …

Leaders of Pacific Islands endorse joint policing plan
4 months, 1 week ago

Leaders of Pacific Islands endorse joint policing plan

The Hindu  

Pacific Island leaders endorsed a landmark regional policing plan at a summit in Tonga on Wednesday, a contentious move seen as trying to limit China’s security role in the region. “This demonstrates how Pacific leaders are working together to shape the future that we want to see,” said Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese. The Australian leader made the announcement while …

China's Wang Yi warns U.S. official over Philippines support
4 months, 1 week ago

China's Wang Yi warns U.S. official over Philippines support

The Hindu  

China’s top diplomat Wang Yi on Wednesday warned visiting U.S. National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan over supporting the Philippines in the disputed South China Sea, state media reported. “The United States must not use bilateral treaties as an excuse to undermine China’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, nor should it support or condone the Philippines’s actions of infringement,” Mr. Wang told …

Tropical Tug-of-War: China and the West’s Influence Battle in the Pacific
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Tropical Tug-of-War: China and the West’s Influence Battle in the Pacific

The Diplomat  

The verdant islands of the Pacific, often romanticized as serene havens, are the latest battlegrounds in the geopolitical chess match between China and Western powers. New Zealand Foreign Minister Winston Peters, alongside Solomon Islands Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele, inaugurated a $36.55 million airstrip funded by New Zealand and Australia. Australia and New Zealand’s involvement in Solomon Islands signifies a concerted …

New top US envoy to Taiwan pledges to help the island with self-defense as threats from China loom
5 months, 4 weeks ago

New top US envoy to Taiwan pledges to help the island with self-defense as threats from China loom

The Independent  

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Taiwan thanks US for sweeping aid package, China says island entering 'dangerous situation'
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Taiwan thanks US for sweeping aid package, China says island entering 'dangerous situation'

India TV News  

Taipei/Beijing: After months of delays and continuous debate, the US Senate passed a $95 billion foreign aid package for Israel, Taiwan and Ukraine in a 79-18 vote on late Tuesday, sending the legislation to President Joe Biden. Taiwan expressed gratitude over the package, saying it will strengthen deterrence against authoritarianism, while China has sharply criticised the move by asserting that …

China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi visits PNG, saying Pacific nations aren't 'the backyard' of other countries
8 months, 2 weeks ago

China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi visits PNG, saying Pacific nations aren't 'the backyard' of other countries

ABC  

In short: Wang Yi says he wants to support "non-interference" in Pacific countries' domestic affairs. China's top diplomat Wang Yi has taken a swipe at the geo-political jostling for influence in the Pacific, saying Pacific Island countries aren't "the backyard of any major country". In a press conference following the bilateral meeting, where no questions were allowed, Mr Wang urged …

New Zealand lobbied French on Solomon Islands-China pact, cables show
10 months, 1 week ago

New Zealand lobbied French on Solomon Islands-China pact, cables show

Al Jazeera  

New Zealand officials hoped French Polynesia and New Caledonia would respond to security pact, documents show. New Zealand diplomats in New Caledonia’s capital Noumea noted in their reports to Wellington that neither French Polynesia nor New Caledonia “is likely to take a public position” on the deal. After a meeting with New Caledonia’s High Commissioner Patrice Faure on March 30, …

Washington's overreaction in Pacific is telling: China Daily editorial
10 months, 1 week ago

Washington's overreaction in Pacific is telling: China Daily editorial

China Daily  

Reports that up to a dozen Chinese police officers are working in the remote atoll nation of Kiribati have again touched a nerve of the China hawks in Washington, obsessed as they are with their zero-sum game and geopolitical rivalry. A US State Department spokesperson warned the Pacific island country on Monday that it should not "import security forces from …

US could lose strategic Pacific islands to China over blocked funding
10 months, 1 week ago

US could lose strategic Pacific islands to China over blocked funding

The Telegraph  

United States defence officials have warned the US may lose ground to China if it does not grant funding to vital island nations used by the military in the Pacific. The blocked funding coincides with a concerted drive by Beijing to shift the balance of power in the Indo-Pacific region in its favour, including over the sensitive issue of Taiwan’s …

After Taiwan’s election, its new envoy to the US offers assurances to Washington and Beijing
11 months, 3 weeks ago

After Taiwan’s election, its new envoy to the US offers assurances to Washington and Beijing

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Taiwan’s top diplomat in Washington has a message for both the island’s Chinese adversaries and its American friends: Don’t worry that Taiwan’s new president-elect will worsen relations with Beijing and possibly draw the U.S. into a conflict. It remains unclear if Beijing will be willing to engage with Lai, who in the past described himself as a “pragmatic …

Taiwan’s new envoy to the U.S. offers assurances to Washington and Beijing
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Taiwan’s new envoy to the U.S. offers assurances to Washington and Beijing

LA Times  

Alexander Tah-Ray Yui, Taiwan’s top diplomat in Washington, says there is no reason to fear that the island’s new president will cause international disputes. It remains unclear whether Beijing will be willing to engage with Lai, who in the past described himself as a “pragmatic worker of Taiwan’s independence.” Two days after Lai was elected, China wooed away Nauru, a …

Biden tells Pacific islands leaders that he hears their warnings about climate change and will act
1 year, 3 months ago

Biden tells Pacific islands leaders that he hears their warnings about climate change and will act

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden on Monday told leaders from the 18-member Pacific Islands Forum that he has heard their warnings about the impact of climate change on their region and that his administration is committed to helping them meet the challenge. Biden announced Monday that later this year he would deploy a U.S. Coast Guard vessel to the region …

US to open embassies in the Cook Islands, Niue
1 year, 3 months ago

US to open embassies in the Cook Islands, Niue

Al Jazeera  

Announcement comes as US President Joe Biden prepares to host a second summit with Pacific Island leaders in Washington DC. White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said Biden would use the summit to strengthen “ties with the Pacific Islands and discuss how we address complex global challenges, like tackling the existential threat of climate change, advancing economic growth, and promoting …

U.S. to establish diplomatic ties with Cook Islands and Niue as Biden hosts Pacific leaders
1 year, 3 months ago

U.S. to establish diplomatic ties with Cook Islands and Niue as Biden hosts Pacific leaders

LA Times  

President Biden speaks at last year’s U.S.-Pacific Island Country Summit. President Biden is set to establish diplomatic relations Monday with two South Pacific nations, the Cook Islands and Niue, as his administration aims to show to Pacific Island leaders that it is committed to increasing American presence in the region. The announcement comes as Biden prepares to welcome leaders to …

US Pacific Policy in China’s Shadow
1 year, 3 months ago

US Pacific Policy in China’s Shadow

The Diplomat  

There has been a flurry of Pacific Islands-related press releases coming out of the United States Department of State this year. On May 22 and 23 alone, the State Department issued four major read-outs: “The United States and Papua New Guinea Sign New Defense Cooperation Agreement,” “U.S.-Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Dialogue in Papua New Guinea,” “Secretary Blinken Witnesses the Signing …

Taiwan's VP vows 'unwavering' support for status quo with China
1 year, 4 months ago

Taiwan's VP vows 'unwavering' support for status quo with China

The Hindu  

Taiwan's vice president and presidential frontrunner vowed on Friday "unwavering" support for the cross-strait status quo, as Taipei faces increasing assertiveness from China which has long claimed the island as its territory. But it has faced ramped-up political and military pressures from China in recent years -- particularly since the 2016 election of Taiwan's President Tsai Ing-wen, who refuses to …

Politics Risk Derailing One of America’s Most Important Strategic Agreements
1 year, 4 months ago

Politics Risk Derailing One of America’s Most Important Strategic Agreements

The Diplomat  

Politics Risk Derailing One of America’s Most Important Strategic Agreements China is the biggest winner from the current train wreck that is the Marshall Islands–United States COFA negotiations. The COFA agreements allow citizens from the Freely Associated States to live and work in the U.S. or serve in the U.S. military. They are, as then-U.S. President Ronald Reagan put it …

Despite Biden’s Absence, US Makes Inroads With Pacific Islands
1 year, 6 months ago

Despite Biden’s Absence, US Makes Inroads With Pacific Islands

The Diplomat  

While disappointment lingered over U.S. President Joe Biden’s decision to cancel his trip to Papua New Guinea last month, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken attended meetings in Port Moresby in his stead. Among the major deliverables, the United States signed a new security pact with Papua New Guinea, seen as a key victory in the competition with China for …

China in the Pacific: The Fiji Case
1 year, 7 months ago

China in the Pacific: The Fiji Case

The Diplomat  

Much has changed in the Pacific in the year since Solomon Islands signed a security agreement with China in April 2022. When Bainimarama grasped power in a 2006 military coup, his ostracism by Fiji’s traditional partners in Australia, New Zealand, and the United States was China’s great gain. In turn, Bainimarama adopted a “look north” policy that embraced China’s growing …

US signs new security pact with Papua New Guinea amid competition with China
1 year, 7 months ago

US signs new security pact with Papua New Guinea amid competition with China

Associated Press  

PORT MORESBY, Papua New Guinea — The United States signed a new security pact with Papua New Guinea on Monday as it competes with China for influence in the Pacific. The State Department said the new agreement provides a framework to help improve security cooperation, enhance the capacity of Papua New Guinea’s defense force and increase regional stability. Papua New …

China warns against ‘geopolitical games’ as US announces Blinken trip to Papua New Guinea
1 year, 7 months ago

China warns against ‘geopolitical games’ as US announces Blinken trip to Papua New Guinea

Associated Press  

BEIJING — China on Friday warned against the introduction of “geopolitical games” in the South Pacific following the announcement that U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken will visit Papua New Guinea next week. However, Wang added, “We also oppose any introduction of any geopolitical games into the Pacific Island country region.” Biden’s planned Papua New Guinea visit would have been …

Biden to be first sitting US president to visit Papua New Guinea
1 year, 8 months ago

Biden to be first sitting US president to visit Papua New Guinea

Al Jazeera  

Announcement comes as Washington has increasingly sought to shore up influence in the Pacific to counter China. Joe Biden is set to become the first sitting United States president in history to visit Papua New Guinea, the White House has said, as Washington continues to shore up support among countries in the Pacific as part of a wider effort to …

Biden to meet 18 Pacific leaders in Papua New Guinea
1 year, 8 months ago

Biden to meet 18 Pacific leaders in Papua New Guinea

The Hindu  

U.S. President Joe Biden will meet 18 leaders from the South Pacific when he visits Papua New Guinea in May, a top regional diplomat said Saturday, as the United States and China vie for influence. Papua New Guinea Foreign Minister Justin Tkatchenko told a news conference Mr. Biden would attend bilateral talks with his hosts and is "also having a …

Pacific Island leaders announce US President Joe Biden will visit the region
1 year, 10 months ago

Pacific Island leaders announce US President Joe Biden will visit the region

ABC  

Five Micronesian countries have declared that US President Joe Biden will visit the Pacific for a leaders' meeting later this year, in another sign that the United States remains intent on ramping up high-level diplomatic engagement with the region. Key points: Micronesian leaders have indicated Joe Biden will attend the PIF Leaders Summit in Cook Islands later this year The …

Australian politicians arrive in Palau, one of the few Pacific nations to diplomatically favour Taiwan over China
2 years ago

Australian politicians arrive in Palau, one of the few Pacific nations to diplomatically favour Taiwan over China

ABC  

The tiny nation of Palau, which continues to defy pressure from Beijing to drop diplomatic ties with Taiwan, has welcomed a bi-partisan delegation from Australia as concerns grow over China's rising presence in the Pacific. Key points: President Panuelo talked maritime security and combating climate change in a bipartisan meeting with Australian MPs A six-hour visit to Palikir coincided with …

Closer security ties flagged with Vanuatu as Australia wrestles with China's Pacific rise
2 years ago

Closer security ties flagged with Vanuatu as Australia wrestles with China's Pacific rise

ABC  

Australia has cemented closer security ties with Vanuatu as the strategically located Pacific nation assures a visiting bi-partisan delegation led by Foreign Minister Penny Wong that it isn't discussing a similar deal with China. Key points: Vanuatu describes Australia as a "core" security partner That partnership will include further military, policing and cyber security co-operation Vanuatu's foreign minister says the …

US, Pacific Island leaders vow to strengthen ties with historic partnership declaration amid growing China risks
2 years, 3 months ago

US, Pacific Island leaders vow to strengthen ties with historic partnership declaration amid growing China risks

ABC  

The United States and Pacific island nations have unveiled a historic joint partnership declaration, vowing to strengthen ties amid growing concerns of China's role in the region. Key points: The White House said the announcements amount to more than $US810 million in new expanded programs The US said pressure and coercion from China risks "undermining the peace, prosperity, and security …

US has agreed Pacific Islands deal, offering ‘big dollar numbers’
2 years, 3 months ago

US has agreed Pacific Islands deal, offering ‘big dollar numbers’

Al Jazeera  

The US is looking to reengage in a region where China has been steadily expanding its influence. The United States says it has agreed on a partnership with the Pacific Islands that offers the prospect of “big dollar” help to a region where China has been expanding its influence. Among the measures, the US plans to expand its diplomatic footprint …

Biden looks to win over Pacific Island leaders at summit
2 years, 3 months ago

Biden looks to win over Pacific Island leaders at summit

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden is hosting Pacific Island leaders for a two-day summit as the U.S. looks to counter China’s military and economic influence in the region. “This summit reflects our deep, enduring partnership with the Pacific Islands; one that’s underpinned by shared history, values, and enduring people-to-people ties,” Blinken told leaders as he opened the summit. Are you …

US to expand diplomatic, defense footprint in the Pacific
2 years, 3 months ago

US to expand diplomatic, defense footprint in the Pacific

Live Mint  

A new U.S. strategy for the Pacific will involve a bigger diplomatic and security footprint, help island nations respond to climate change and focus on economic prosperity, according to a preview released shortly before Pacific leaders planned to meet President Biden in Washington. The two-day meeting, billed by the U.S. as a summit involving leaders and representatives from more than …

Biden looks to win over Pacific Island leaders at summit
2 years, 3 months ago

Biden looks to win over Pacific Island leaders at summit

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy President Joe Biden is …

Pacific nation leaders in Washington as US seeks to deepen ties
2 years, 3 months ago

Pacific nation leaders in Washington as US seeks to deepen ties

Al Jazeera  

The US is elevating its engagement with the Pacific as Beijing increases its presence in the region. Anna Powles, a Pacific security expert at New Zealand’s Massey University, told Al Jazeera that the inaugural summit is about demonstrating the US “is engaged and committed in the Pacific”. Two sources within Solomon Islands’s parliament confirmed to Al Jazeera that Prime Minister …

China strategy in Pacific islands a cause for US concern: Report
2 years, 3 months ago

China strategy in Pacific islands a cause for US concern: Report

Al Jazeera  

To counter China’s growing influence in the Pacific the US should bolster support for island states, new report states. To counter China’s growing influence in the region, the US should bolster support for island states in the north Pacific where it had the strongest historical ties, the report suggests. “Perhaps to a greater extent than any other geographic area, the …

Biden to host Pacific Island summit with wary eye on China
2 years, 4 months ago

Biden to host Pacific Island summit with wary eye on China

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The White House announced Friday that President Joe Biden will host Pacific Island leaders in Washington later this month amid growing worries by the United States and Western allies about China’s activity in the region. Press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said in a statement the meetings Sept. 28-29 “will demonstrate the United States’ deep and enduring partnership with Pacific …

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