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Japan and U.S. vow to enhance ties with Solomon Islands amid China clout

National Aug 7, 2022

Japan and U.S. vow to enhance ties with Solomon Islands amid China clout

Senior U.S. and Japanese officials reiterate their countries' commitment to reinvesting in relationships with Pacific island nations amid China's increasing influence in the region.

Caroline Kennedy and U.S. State Department No. 2 to visit Solomons

Asia Pacific / Politics Jul 25, 2022

Caroline Kennedy and U.S. State Department No. 2 to visit Solomons

by Humeyra Pamuk and David Brunnstrom

U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman and Kennedy, the U.S. ambassador to Australia, plan to visit next month as Washington battles for influence with Beijing.

Australia PM ‘confident’ no Chinese navy base planned for Solomon Islands

Asia Pacific Jul 14, 2022

Australia PM ‘confident’ no Chinese navy base planned for Solomon Islands

Australia has been a close security and economic partner of the Solomon Islands, but the relationship was shaken in April by news of a security deal between the Solomons and China.

U.S. to expand its Pacific footprint amid growing Chinese clout in region

World Jul 13, 2022

U.S. to expand its Pacific footprint amid growing Chinese clout in region

by Gabriel Dominguez

The Biden administration will request $60 million per year from the U.S. Congress over the next 10 years in connection with a new economic assistance agreement.

U.S. and allies boost engagement with Pacific nations amid China push

Asia Pacific / Politics Jul 1, 2022

U.S. and allies boost engagement with Pacific nations amid China push

by Gabriel Dominguez

A recent uptick in Chinese activities in the region has set off alarm bells in the U.S. and allied countries.

U.S., Japan and allies launch Pacific nation initiative amid China's rise

National Jun 25, 2022

U.S., Japan and allies launch Pacific nation initiative amid China's rise

Five countries have launched a new initiative to step up engagement with Pacific island countries, as China seeks to boost economic and defense cooperation with them.

Solomons leader tells Australia his country will not host Chinese military base

Asia Pacific / Politics Jun 19, 2022

Solomons leader tells Australia his country will not host Chinese military base

by Sybilla Gross

The comments have helped to assuage concerns about Beijing’s growing influence in the Pacific region.

With eye on China, Japan deploys MSDF flotilla to 11 Indo-Pacific countries

National Jun 18, 2022

With eye on China, Japan deploys MSDF flotilla to 11 Indo-Pacific countries

The vessels will make port calls in the Solomon Islands, Tonga and Fiji for the first time in the annual deployment that began last Monday and runs through Oct. 28.

China's diplomatic gambit heralds new 'battle for the Pacific'

Asia Pacific | ANALYSIS Jun 3, 2022

China's diplomatic gambit heralds new 'battle for the Pacific'

Experts see an ambitious geopolitical agenda — a drive to weaken U.S. influence, change Asia's military balance, hem in Australia and even prepare for a military takeover of Taiwan.

China's push for Pacific island diplomacy likely to test ties with Japan

National | ANALYSIS Jun 1, 2022

China's push for Pacific island diplomacy likely to test ties with Japan

by Tomoyuki Tachikawa

If Tokyo and Beijing vie more intensely to pursue their interests in the region, security instability in East Asia could increase to a dangerous level, experts say.

Why China is miles ahead in a Pacific race for influence

Asia Pacific May 31, 2022

Why China is miles ahead in a Pacific race for influence

by Damien Cave

To many observers, the South Pacific today reveals what American decline looks like. Even as U.S. officials have tried to step up their game, they are still far behind.

China and Pacific island nations unable to reach consensus on security pact

Asia Pacific May 30, 2022

China and Pacific island nations unable to reach consensus on security pact

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Monday urged the Pacific region not to be "too anxious" about his country's aims after a meeting in Fiji with his counterparts from 10 island nations.

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