Papua New Guinea, Australia begin hammering out first defense treaty
Australia isn't alone in its focus on Papua New Guinea. The United States signed an agreement with PNG in May last year.
New data shows US topped China ‘Belt and Road’ spending in Pacific Islands by 2021
Beijing and Washington have been in a tug of war over political influence for the 14 Pacific Island nations.
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US touts $810M for Pacific islands to help fend off China, some for Solomons
Secretary of State Anthony Blinken made a bold promise to the Pacific island leaders: “You can count on the United States partnering with you.”