Lai Ching-te is looking to shore up support from three island nations that are among a dwindling number to keep diplomatic ties with Taiwan.
Tag: Palau
Why a Pacific Island Is Blaming China for a Hack
Palau’s claims that China orchestrated the attack remain unproven. But it’s clear that the breach presents a danger for another ally of Palau: the United States.
The America That Americans Forget
As tensions with China mount, the U.S. military continues to build up Guam and other Pacific territories — placing the burdens of imperial power on the nation’s most ignored and underrepresented citizens.
Health Benefits for U.S. Veterans From Pacific Nations Get Step Closer
Citizens of three Pacific Island nations, eligible to serve in the U.S. military, have faced a Catch-22 in gaining access to certain benefits. That may change soon.
China’s Coast Guard and the Fight to Control Asia
Beijing’s patrol vessels often resemble warships. Now other nations are trying to compete with tougher coast guards of their own.
For These Veterans of U.S. Military, ‘Free’ Health Care Is a 5-Hour Flight Away
Citizens of three Pacific Island nations, eligible to serve in the U.S. military, find it hard to make use of the health benefits they have earned.
Future of Pacific Islands Forum Is in Doubt After Palau’s Exit
The future of an 18-nation group is in doubt after Palau abandoned it over a leadership dispute.
‘I Vow to Tread Lightly’
Tourism “pledges” to promote respect for local customs and natural resources have proliferated in recent years. But whether these largely voluntary vows have changed behaviors is hard to track.
Taiwan’s Leader Heads to the South Pacific in a Bid to Fend Off China
China has been pouring aid into the South Pacific nations, raising concerns about whether Taiwan might lose more of its few remaining allies.