"Biden's Pacific Diplomacy: Navigating Setbacks and Strengthening Ties"
President Joe Biden will host Pacific leaders at the White House to strengthen US engagement with the region amid concerns about China's presence. The talks aim to offer funding for infrastructure, maritime cooperation, and new embassies. However, Solomon Islands' prime minister, aligned with Beijing, will not attend. The Pacific Island Forum leaders will push for more support on climate change and other issues. The US aims to sustain its strategic focus in the region due to China's assertiveness and influence. The summit is seen as historic and an opportunity for the US to deliver on its commitments. The Pacific island region has become a subject of strategic interest and competition between the US and China.
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