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US officials say pact with strategically key Pacific island nations underscores American commitment

Mar. 19, 2024 05:02 AM EDT

BANGKOK (AP) — U.S. officials stressed Tuesday that newly-approved legislation providing billions of dollars in funding for three strategically important Pacific island nations is an important sign of American commitment, which comes amid warnings China is actively trying to pry them away from...

US will resume Peace Corps program in Palau as it moves to counter Chinese influence in Indo-Pacific

Feb. 02, 2024 10:45 AM EST

WASHINGTON (AP) — The United States will resume a long-suspended Peace Corps program in the North Pacific island of Palau as the Biden administration continues moves to counter growing Chinese influence in the region. The Peace Corps said Friday that it would start sending...