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The US pledges to the Pacific Islands in an effort to compete with China

The US pledges to the Pacific Islands in an effort to compete with China

In response to concerns in Washington over the rise of Chinese influence, the US has signed a collaboration deal with island nations in the Pacific. The treaty was ratified by 14 countries, including the Solomon Islands, despite concerns that their leader would not. Beijing presented a comprehensive trade and security agreement with 10 regional nations … Read more

Invasive bullfrog and snake species cost $16 billion, study finds

bullfrog and snake

Brown-and-green lithobates catesbeianus frog had the largest influence in Europe. Brown tree snake has spread wildly on Pacific islands including Guam and the Mariana Islands. American bullfrog and brown tree snake caused crop damage and power outages, a report said. American bullfrog and brown tree snake caused crop damage and power outages, according to a … Read more

Solomon Islands PM meets Australian, NZ leaders over China deal

solomon islands

The Solomon Islands and New Zealand have signed a security treaty with China, which has aroused anxiety among US allies over Beijing’s military intentions in the Pacific. Australia’s election candidates were forced to address the topic of China’s security arrangement with the Solomon Islands on the margins of the Pacific Islands Forum. SUVA: The Solomon … Read more

China inks deal with Samoa while Australia committed to Pacific Islands plan

Samoa

On Saturday, China’s foreign minister signed an agreement to strengthen diplomatic relations with Samoa, while Australia’s new leader declared he had a “complete plan” for the Pacific, as Beijing and Canberra maintained competing attempts to woo the region. China is expanding on a security pact it recently inked with the Solomon Islands, which has disturbed … Read more