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The strategic geography of the Western Pacific is returning to the center of U.S. national security thinking. [1]

US strikes deal with Micronesia, another piece in its China containment policy The US signs a Memorandum of Understanding with Micronesia offering economic assistance. This follows similar deals with the Marshall Islands and Palau. [2]

SUVA, Fiji -- The president of the Federated States of Micronesia expressed concern over China's increasing presence in the Pacific Ocean near Micronesia during an interview with Nikkei Asia on Wednesday. [3]

BEIJING -- Chinese President Xi Jinping met with his Micronesian counterpart in Beijing on Friday, promising economic assistance for infrastructure construction, part of China's efforts to chip away at traditional U.S. [4]

SYDNEY -- The Pacific island nation of Micronesia picked Simina as its new president Thursday in a changing of the guard from a predecessor who had warmed up to Taiwan. [5]

Pacific island nation's prime minister holds off on signing deal amid internal divisions Deals get remote islanders online, but fears linger over stranded investment, data security Australia, New Zealand send help as aftershocks hit Pacific island na... [6]

TAIPEI -- Nauru, a tiny Micronesian island nation, on Monday severed ties with Taiwan, switching its political allegiance to China. [7]

SUVA, Fiji -- Pacific island nations are seeking to balance emerging economic opportunities against the risks of being caught in the crossfire of U.S.-China rivalry, as geopolitical competition intensifies in the region. [8]

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[1] TH thediplomat.com · 2026-02-24 · 65% match

Why Japan Must Help Counter China’s Presence in the Pacific

The strategic geography of the Western Pacific is returning to the center of U.S. national security thinking.

[2] MM asianews.it · 85% match

US strikes deal with Micronesia, another piece in its China containment policy

US strikes deal with Micronesia, another piece in its China containment policy The US signs a Memorandum of Understanding with Micronesia offering economic assistance. This follows similar deals with the Marshall Islands and Palau.

[3] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2022-07-13 · 75% match

Micronesia president frets over China's regional security goals

SUVA, Fiji -- The president of the Federated States of Micronesia expressed concern over China's increasing presence in the Pacific Ocean near Micronesia during an interview with Nikkei Asia on Wednesday.

[4] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2019-12-14 · 75% match

Beijing courts Micronesia in push for rival base to Guam

BEIJING -- Chinese President Xi Jinping met with his Micronesian counterpart in Beijing on Friday, promising economic assistance for infrastructure construction, part of China's efforts to chip away at traditional U.S.

[5] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2023-05-12 · 73% match

Micronesia's new president takes over from Taiwan-leaning predecessor

SYDNEY -- The Pacific island nation of Micronesia picked Simina as its new president Thursday in a changing of the guard from a predecessor who had warmed up to Taiwan.

[6] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2025-09-09 · 45% match

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Pacific island nation's prime minister holds off on signing deal amid internal divisions Deals get remote islanders online, but fears linger over stranded investment, data security Australia, New Zealand send help as aftershocks hit Pacific island na

[7] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2024-01-15 · 65% match

Nauru cuts diplomatic ties with Taiwan after Lai election win

TAIPEI -- Nauru, a tiny Micronesian island nation, on Monday severed ties with Taiwan, switching its political allegiance to China.

[8] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2024-02-12 · 44% match

Pacific nations caught in China-U.S. rivalry try to balance ties

SUVA, Fiji -- Pacific island nations are seeking to balance emerging economic opportunities against the risks of being caught in the crossfire of U.S.-China rivalry, as geopolitical competition intensifies in the region.

[9] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2019-01-17 · 44% match

Australian leader embarks on Pacific trip to regain 'backyard'

International relationsAustralian leader embarks on Pacific trip to regain 'backyard' Morrison pledges high-quality infrastructure as neighbors deepen ties with China Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison, left, meets with Vanuatu Prime Minister C

[10] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2023-09-26 · 43% match

U.S. recognizes Cook Islands and Niue amid China's Pacific inroads

WASHINGTON/SYDNEY -- The U.S. is moving to establish diplomatic relations with the South Pacific nations of Cook Islands and Niue, amid efforts by Washington to counter China's growing influence in the region. Indo-PacificU.S.

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