Micronesia president frets over China's regional security goals

Bilateral ties only 'on economic and technical cooperation': FSM leader Panuelo

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Micronesia's President David Panuelo during an exclusive interview with Nikkei Asia on the sidelines of the Pacific Islands Forum on July 13 in Suva, Fiji. (Photo by Fumi Matsumoto)

FUMI MATSUMOTO, Nikkei staff writer

July 13, 2022 20:14 JST

SUVA, Fiji -- The president of the Federated States of Micronesia expressed concern over China's increasing presence in the Pacific Ocean near Micronesia during an interview with Nikkei Asia on Wednesday.