US Should Ramp Up Western Pacific Ties to Fend Off Beijing’s Expansionism: Report

US Should Ramp Up Western Pacific Ties to Fend Off Beijing’s Expansionism: Report
A shark swims on a reef in Ailinginae Atoll in the Marshall Islands, in August 2018. Greg Asner/Allen Coral Atlas via AP
Daniel Y. Teng
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The United States needs to ramp up diplomatic ties with the Freely Associated States (FAS) of Palau, the Marshall Islands, and Micronesia to restrict Beijing’s expansionism in the Pacific region, according to a new report.

The U.S. Institute for Peace stated that the Beijing regime sees Pacific nations as a “low-investment, high-reward” opportunity.

Daniel Y. Teng
Daniel Y. Teng
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Daniel Y. Teng is based in Brisbane, Australia. He focuses on national affairs, including federal politics and Australia-China relations. Got a tip? Contact him at [email protected].
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