South Pacific sees US-China tussle as Beijing secures new ally

South Pacific sees US-China tussle as Beijing secures new ally

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The U.S. and China are currently jostling for influence in the Pacific, with Washington stepping back into the region as Beijing's influence grows. On January 16, Nauru switched ties from Taipei to Beijing following the election of Lai Ching-te as the next president of Taiwan. Nauru's decision to…

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