China’s top diplomat, Wang Yi, has met with leaders of 10 Pacific island nations in a bid to expand Beijing’s influence in the region. The meetings come amid growing concerns about China’s growing military presence in the Pacific. Wang Yi offered the countries a wide range of economic and security assistance, including funding for infrastructure projects, scholarships, and police training. However, some of the countries have expressed concerns about China’s intentions, and it is unclear whether they will accept Beijing’s offer.
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The United States and its allies have been concerned about China’s growing influence in the Pacific for several years. In 2021, China signed a security agreement with the Solomon Islands, which raised alarm bells in Washington. The agreement could give China a military foothold in the region, and it could also be used to suppress dissent in the Solomon Islands.
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