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Solomon Islands

Micronesian President David Panuelo L and Chinese President Xi Jinping attend a welcoming ceremony at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on Friday, December 13, 2019. Paneulo s visit to China highlights Beijing s growing interest in countering the U.S. s geopolitical and military dominance in the region by using checkbook diplomacy to gain inroads to the island nations. PUBLICATIONxINxGERxSUIxAUTxHUNxONLY PEK2019121306 STEPHENxSHAVER
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The Micronesia uprising

The President of Micronesia accuses China of "political warfare" against his country. He now wants to establish diplomatic ties with Taiwan. It would be a change against the global trend – and a setback for China in a strategically important region.

By Michael Radunski

(220920) -- NEW YORK, Sept. 20, 2022 -- Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi (R) meets with Solomon Isla
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China's growing influence in the South Pacific

After the excitement surrounding a security agreement between China and the Solomon Islands, things have become quiet around the Pacific state. But Beijing is using the supposed silence to expand its influence.

By Michael Radunski