Japan to support telemedicine in Palau with high-speed network

Move competes with China's efforts to extend influence in Pacific islands

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The health care system is fragile in Palau, which faces shortages of doctors and nurses. © AP

Nikkei staff writers

TOKYO -- Japan will provide support for remote medical care in Palau by helping the Pacific island country build a high-speed telecommunication network for health care providers, Nikkei has learned.

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