Australia to step up challenge to China in Pacific with new investment 0 SHARES Share it! China denies it is seeking a sphere of influence in Pacific, insisting it gives aid to help with economic development. The funding commitments will come just before Morrison travels to the island of Tuvalu for the annual Pacific Islands Forum in August. Tuvalu is one of six Pacific islands to recognize Taiwan, which Beijing views as a Chinese province with no right to diplomatic relations. In recent months China has intensified its lobbying of those countries to adopt the One China policy, and switch their diplomatic ties to Beijing.

Source: Manila Bulletin June 13, 2019 05:37 UTC