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China denies Pacific ties are geopolitical rivalry, touts cooperation

China's top diplomat, Wang Yi, stated that the nation's engagement with Pacific island countries is not driven by geopolitical rivalry but rather by mutual assistance and support. This assertion was made to a delegation of island leaders on Friday, amidst ongoing competition for influence in the South Pacific between China and the United States. Wang emphasized that China remains a dependable partner for developing nations. AI

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China denies Pacific ties are geopolitical rivalry, touts cooperation

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Cao Jiaxuan ·

    China’s Pacific ties not part of ‘geopolitical rivalry’, Wang Yi tells island leaders

    China’s cooperation with the Pacific islands is not part of a geopolitical competition, top diplomat Wang Yi told a delegation of politicians from the region on Friday. The comments come as Beijing and Washington vie for influence in the South Pacific. “China’s engagement with Pa…