Pacific

Biden promises more spending for Pacific island nations

Solomon Islands Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare, who has forged close ties with Beijing, didn’t attend the summit

The waters are a breeding ground for humpback whales and have more than 100 species of coral.

The United States is continuing a charm offensive toward Pacific island nations in a belated response to China’s inroads.

National anniversary also stirs criticism of the failure of successive governments to fix the country’s biggest problems.

Beijing calls attention to its Micronesia projects with ubiquitous China Aid signs but rejects scrutiny.

National anniversary also stirs criticism of the failure of successive governments to fix the country’s biggest problems.

2023-09-27

Sogavare stayed away from a U.S.-Pacific island leaders summit in Washington earlier this week.

2023-09-26

The program has expanded beyond trade and energy to include digital, health and security projects.