MAJURO, Marshall Islands: Micronesia's President David Panuelo has accused China of bribery, harassment and "political warfare," in an explosive letter to his country's legislature that Agence France-Presse (AFP) obtained on Friday.

"Simply put, we are witnessing political warfare in our country," the outgoing leader warned lawmakers, detailing allegations of Chinese espionage, coercion of government officials and "direct threats" against his personal safety.

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