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US Pledges $1 Billion for Pacific Infrastructure to Counter China
Leaked documents reveal a United States pledge of $1 billion for infrastructure development in Pacific island nations, aimed at countering China's growing influence in the region. The initiative, described as an opportunity to "seize," seeks to bolster regional partnerships. However, island nations reportedly remain focused on their own development priorities, suggesting a complex geopolitical landscape. The plan highlights the intensifying rivalry between the US and China for strategic dominance in the Pacific.
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- Centre (2): South China Morning Post, The Sydney Morning Herald