Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi is leading a two-day high-level meeting in Xiamen with diplomats from 11 Pacific Island nations, marking the first in-person gathering in China. The discussions will address crucial topics such as trade, infrastructure development, and climate change. The meeting highlights China's intention to deepen its influence in the region, especially given the United States' declining interest and support, providing a strategic opportunity for enhanced economic ties and diplomatic engagement with Pacific nations.
The Chinese foreign ministry, announcing the meeting last week, stated the objective is to build a closer China-Pacific Island countries community, emphasizing shared futures.
Tess Newton from Griffith Asia Institute noted that China's reliability contrasts with the US, whose wavering foreign aid policies have made it a challenging partner.
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi is chairing a two-day meeting with top diplomats from 11 Pacific Island nations to discuss trade and infrastructure.
Al Jazeera's Katrina Yu highlighted that rising interest in engaging with China among Pacific nations is due to decreasing US presence and support.
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