The author of a new book on the diplomatic switch says that ending recognition of Taiwan affected life in unexpected ways across the island nation.
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Biden Hosts Pacific Islands, With a Rising China in Mind
The event at the White House was part of an administration effort to deepen ties with a string of small but strategic nations.
Caroline Kennedy Visits Solomon Islands Where J.F.K. Survived an Ordeal
Ms. Kennedy’s recent swim in the Pacific waters where J.F.K. survived a wartime ordeal shows how her family legacy informs her work.
China’s Mad Dash Into the Solomon Islands Breeds Resentment
For years, Beijing has thrown its wealth and weight across the globe. But its experience in the Solomon Islands calls into question its approach to expanding its power.
Countering China, the U.S. Signs a Broad Deal to Aid Pacific Nations
Beijing’s inroads in a strategic region are pushing the Biden administration to shore up withered ties.
Your Friday Briefing: Queen Elizabeth II Dies at 96
Plus the Solomon Islands postpones its election and tycoons leave China.
Solomon Islands’ Leader, a Friend of China, Gets an Election Delayed
The prime minister claims the country can’t afford to hold national elections next year. His opponents see a power grab linked to Beijing’s influence.
Solomon Islands Suspends Visits by Foreign Navies, Raising Concerns Over China
The move comes after top U.S. officials visited the Pacific nation to bolster ties and deliver warnings over its new security agreement with China.
Australia Shifts Its Tone at the Pacific Islands Forum
Australia, which has been accused of taking a dismissive stance in the past toward island nations, spent the week trying to “show respect” and build its influence.
Your Wednesday Briefing: More Aid to Ukraine
Plus China’s advantage in the Pacific and Shanghai’s loosening restrictions.