Pacific nations caught in China-U.S. rivalry try to balance ties
SUVA, Fiji -- Pacific island nations are seeking to balance emerging economic opportunities against the risks of being caught in the crossfire of U.S.-China rivalry, as geopolitical competition intensifies in the region.
Ministers and representatives from 16 Pacific nations and regions on Sunday and Monday met with Japanese Foreign Minister Yoko Kamikawa to set the agenda for the Pacific Islands Leaders Meeting (PALM) in July.