Biden aims to wrest influence from China in Pacific islands

By Agence France-Presse

Sep 24, 2023 8:01 pm

WASHINGTON, D.C.: President Joe Biden is set to host leaders of Pacific island nations with an aim of countering China's ever-growing influence, proffering goodies ranging from an American football experience to shiny new embassies.

The summit of leaders from the 18-member Pacific Islands Forum will take place Monday and Tuesday, one year after the first meeting, which was also in Washington.

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