"Biden's Diplomatic Push in the Pacific: US to Open Embassies and Host Leaders Amid Setbacks"

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US President Joe Biden is set to announce the opening of new embassies in the Cook Islands and Niue as part of efforts to counter China's influence in the South Pacific. The announcement comes ahead of a summit with Pacific Island leaders, where discussions will focus on climate change. Biden aims to strengthen ties with the Pacific Islands and address global challenges such as climate change and sustainable development. The US has been working to deepen engagement in the region, including opening embassies in the Solomon Islands and Tonga, and renewing agreements with Palau and Micronesia.
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