New data shows US topped China ‘Belt and Road’ spending in Pacific Islands by 2021

New data shows US topped China ‘Belt and Road’ spending in Pacific Islands by 2021
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.

US, Aussies funding Google undersea internet cables for Pacific Islands, with geostrategic implications

US, Aussies funding Google undersea internet cables for Pacific Islands, with geostrategic implications
US, Aussies funding Google undersea internet cables for Pacific Islands, with geostrategic implications

The investment by Australia and the United States into funding the new Google internet cables means the Pacific islands can avoid becoming integral parts of China’s global data collection.

US touts $810M for Pacific islands to help fend off China, some for Solomons

US touts $810M for Pacific islands to help fend off China, some for Solomons
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.”