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China's play to win the heart of the Pacific

China's play to win the heart of the Pacific

FromIf You're Listening


China's play to win the heart of the Pacific

FromIf You're Listening

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Length:
18 minutes
Released:
Nov 23, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

China is using cash to try and shore up support in the Pacific.In Honiara, the Solomon Islands capital, they just built most of the venues in the Pacific Games precinct.And China is not alone. Like a geopolitical version of The Bachelor, China, Taiwan, Australia and the United States are all trying desperately to win Honiara's heart.This tussle has caused panic in Taipei and Canberra, anger in Beijing and Washington, and actual violence in the Solomons.It's hard to think of a more perfect example of trouble in paradise.Subscribe to If You're Listening on the ABC Listen app.Check out our series on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yzF_o11VvuQ
Released:
Nov 23, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

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