As China circles the Pacific, US is trying to step up its game. It has tripled its aid to the Pacific to $600 million & plans to open embassies in Kiribati & Tonga. Are these moves aimed at helping Pacific states or protecting American interests? Palki Sharma reports.

Gravitas: U.S. is opening embassies in Pacific states: Here's why

US showers incentives on Pacific island nations

India sends medical supplies to Kiribati as the island struggles with its first Covid outbreak

Remote Pacific island which had only 2 two cases until now goes into lockdown

This COVID-free island gets 36 positive cases on its first international flight

China says it is exploring feasibility of Kiribati airstrip upgrades 

A picture reportedly showing the Chinese ambassador to Kiribati walking on peoples’ backs as part of an island welcoming ceremony has lighted a debate about outsider interpretation of local custom, as well as a geopolitical argument about China’s rising influence across the Pacific.

Chinese ambassador's welcome in Kiribati sparks debate, Walks across backs of locals

The leader of small but strategically located Kiribati has won a closely watched presidential run-off after campaigning on a pro-China platform

Pro-China president of Kiribati re-elected in blow to Taiwan

The leader of small but strategically located Kiribati has won a closely watched presidential run-off after campaigning on a pro-China platform, in a set back to Taiwan's hopes to re-establish ties with a country that ditched it for Beijing last year.

China's approach in Kiribati resembles debt trap

China eyes increased ties with Kiribati, site of space tracking station

The New Zealand Defence Force had previously reported eight people had been rescued, but had revised that number.

More than 80 people on missing Kiribati ferry, search for survivors continues

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