The pushback against China in the Pacific is motivated by concerns about security and a desire for stronger climate action
Save time by listening to our audio articles as you multitaskThat contest escalated dramatically in April when China signed a security pact with the Solomon Islands. According to a leaked draft, it would allow Chinese ships to visit and Chinese security forces to deploy there . On May 26th China’s foreign minister, Wang Yi, began an unprecedented eight-country tour of the region , seeking other agreements touching on security. The trip has reaped some fruit.
China may yet manage to secure some version of the deal. Many countries in the region have close ties to America, Australia and New Zealand—but feel neglected by them. They see China as a critical source of trade, aid and investment that can help their economies recover from covid-19. Even so, some in the region have deep concerns about China’s efforts to link security with economic engagement and about its proposals to co-operate on cyber-security, policing and data networks.
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