Study sees 'resurgence' of China aid to the Pacific

Sydney (AFP) Nov 20, 2024

China has renewed efforts to curry favour in Pacific island nations, a new report found Wednesday, after charting a "resurgence" in Beijing-backed aid and infrastructure funding. Over the past decade, China has lavished billions of dollars on Pacific island nations, part of ongoing efforts to build influence in competition with the United States and its allies. Having cut back on Pacifi