Opinion
China loses its way in the South Pacific
Wang Yi's eight-nation tour fails to impress
Foreign minister travels to three islands in less than two weeks in office
Tug of war for influence intensifies in strategically vital region
Failure to make common cause would set the country back another decade
'Don't be too anxious': Wang Yi tells foreign ministers of small nations
Small islands in South Pacific play big role in geopolitical chess match
Wang Yi signs 'economic and technical cooperation' pact with prime minister
Frank Bainimarama tells Australian foreign minister 'Fiji not anyone's backyard'
One leader warns that the arrangement would lead to a new Cold War or worse
Wang leads Beijing's battle for influence in Solomons and other island nations
Troops part of Pacific-led assistance force amid fears of growing China presence
Security pact tests old benefactors like Australia amid vaccine diplomacy rush
Containing Chinese influence in Pacific becomes key issue in upcoming election
Archipelago is key transportation hub for U.S. and Japanese vessels
Corporations can no longer put profits over politics
Blunt tone of statement indicates level of White House concern over island nation
Taipei urges Pacific nation not to be 'China's military bargaining chip'
Deal sparks speculation of Beijing's base-building ambitions
US, Australia and New Zealand wary of Beijing gaining influence in Pacific
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