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China to Propose Major Collaboration Deal with Pacific Islands

  • #Australia
  • #China
  • #Politics
  • #Fiji
  • #Solomon Islands
  • #Kiribati
  • #New Zealand
  • #Vanuatu
  • #Guinea
  • #Tonga
  • #Samoa
  • #Papua New Guinea
  • #Federated States of Micronesia
  • #Japan
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MAY 2022
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story last updated DEC 2022

The Spin

Anti-China narrative

The PRC's push into the South Pacific is destabilizing, and will require the US and Australia to adopt a new security approach as China grabs a foothold in Oceania. This new framework may lead the Pacific Islands to become a hotbed for a conflict between the US and China.

Forbes

Pro-China narrative

China is a popular and supportive regional partner in the Pacific. In fact, Australia and other Western powers act as hegemonic colonists, intimidating neighbors who don't follow its orders. Beijing offers a wide range of economic and security development options without the demanding political conditions of the West.

Global Times

Establishment-critical narrative

Pacific Island nations have every right to play both sides. The current security situation in the South Pacific makes it possible for less influential countries to benefit from the angst of regional powers. The Solomon Islands and its neighbors can leverage this to maximize aid from both China and the West.

CounterPunch

Cynical narrative

None of the powers with an eye on Oceania - including the US, Australia, New Zealand, China, and Japan - are taking the the true security concerns of the Pacific Islands seriously. The region is threatened by severe climate impacts, but these powers are more concerned with their own self interests. The security and future of the Pacific must be determined by Pacific Island countries on their own.

Hawai'i Public Radio

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CRITICAL

PRO

China: What to Know About Wang Yi's South Pacific Visit
TimeJUL 2022
Western countries watch as China's foreign minister begins South Pacific tour
NPR Online NewsJUL 2022
China wants closer security, trade links with the Pacific
Al JazeeraJUL 2022
China’s foreign minister starts Pacific tour in the Solomon Islands
NBCJUL 2022
China pushes Pacific deal, as Australia scrambles to repair regional ties
Washington PostJUL 2022
Penny Wong tells Pacific nations ‘we have heard you’ as Australia and China battle for influence
GuardianJUL 2022
China Proposes Deal to Increase Economic and Security Cooperation With Pacific Island Nations
AntiWarJUL 2022
China Seeks Sweeping Regional Deal With Pacific Island Countries
New York TimesJUL 2022
Penny Wong set to travel to Fiji on Thursday, coinciding with Chinese minister’s Pacific tour
GuardianJUL 2022
China is pursuing a Pacific-wide pact with 10 island nations on security, policing and data – report
GuardianJUL 2022
China’s Pacific plans leaked
RTJUL 2022
What deals is China pursuing in the Pacific and why is everyone so worried?
GuardianJUL 2022
China plays for influence in South Pacific with security proposal and diplomatic tour
CNNJUL 2022

More neutral establishment stance articles

Australia's government urges China to remove trade barriers
IndependentJUL 2022