The rejection of China’s deal shows the Pacific will not be used as a geopolitical pawn - The Guardian

Pacific leaders have sent a strong message that countries who want to partner with them must treat them with respect and take action on climate change

Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi is nearing the end of a marathon tour of eight Pacific states. By Saturday, he will have visited Solomon Islands, Fiji, Kiribati, Samoa, Tonga, Vanuatu, Papua New Gui… [+4519 chars]

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