Samoa

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Published On 31 May 2023
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Published On 30 Sep 2022
US has agreed Pacific Islands deal, offering ‘big dollar numbers’
The US is looking to reengage in a region where China has been steadily expanding its influence.
Published On 29 Sep 2022
Pacific islands demand climate action as China, US woo region
Small island nations call for more action on climate change while pledging unity amid growing geopolitical competition.
Published On 18 Jul 2022

Small Pacific island nations are gaining attention amid US-China rivalry after years of being overlooked.

Key summit comes as region grapples with the fallout of the COVID-19 pandemic, climate change and US-China rivalry.

Penny Wong to visit the countries days after her Chinese counterpart, as China and Australia vie for regional influence.

Countries such as Vanuatu and Kiribati expected to seek Wang Yi’s support for development and infrastructure.

Leaked document shows China will call for more police, security, and telecom cooperation at upcoming summit with region.

Island nation is the latest country in the Pacific to unearth a local outbreak of COVID-19.

Samoan Prime Minister’s decision to skip recent summit is latest evidence of growing mistrust of Beijing.

Court ruling due on Monday could help resolve political crisis that saw Fiame Naomi Mata’afa sworn in under a tent.

UN calls for dialogue after incumbent leader refuses to cede power despite election loss.

Police bar Samoa’s prime minister-elect from entering parliament as incumbent leader refuses to cede power.

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