SYDNEY -- Pacific island nations must have "courage and dignity" and stand up to China's attempts to influence affairs in the region, former Kiribati President Anote Tong told Nikkei Asia in an interview on Tuesday.
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Kiribati ex-leader calls on Pacific to confront assertive China
Anote Tong says recent PIF controversy holds lessons for how to deal with Beijing
Former Kiribati President Anote Tong speaks with Nikkei Asia on Sept. 3 in Sydney during the Sydney Dialogue hosted by the Australian Strategic Policy Institute. (Photo by Rurika Imahashi)
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