KOROR (The Telegraph UK/Pacnews) â The British Royal Navyâs carrier strike group would be welcome to visit Palau when it deploys to the Indo-Pacific this year, as the island attempts to counter growing Chinese intimidation.
In an interview with the Telegraph, Palau's President Surangel Whipps said his country was facing a pressing need to shore up allies, as Beijing steps up its efforts to lay claim to territory and the energy rich waters of the Indo-Pacific.
The British carrier strike group could encounter a hostile reception from China during its deployment, as Beijing vies for economic and military dominance of the region. Â