news Scmp World 2026-08-22

Pacific Nations Balance Security Ties with Western Powers and Chinese Investment

Pacific island nations are skillfully leveraging geopolitical competition between the West and China to secure security guarantees while simultaneously accepting infrastructure and economic support from Beijing.

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