US Secretary of State Antony Blinken greets dignitaries from Pacific Island Countries during the U.S.-Pacific Island Summit Source: AAP / Kevin Wolf/AP
An important summit has begun with Pacific leaders in the United States. The White House is looking to counter China's growing influence in the region. The talks are focussing on climate change as well as other pressing issues for the Indo-Pacific region, including the coronavirus pandemic, economic recovery, and maritime security
An important summit has begun with Pacific leaders in the United States. The White House is looking to counter China's growing influence in the region. The talks are focussing on climate change as well as other pressing issues for the Indo-Pacific region, including the coronavirus pandemic, economic recovery, and maritime security
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