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Micronesia president says US beefing up military capabilities in the Pacific country

Wesley Simina says the US is ‘well advanced’ in plans for $400m airport upgrade in Yap, amid rising tensions with China in the region

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U S still seeks delayed Pacific funds amid China push in region: senior diplomat

U S still seeks delayed Pacific funds amid China push in region: senior diplomat
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US still seeks delayed Pacific islands funds amid China s lobbying push in region: senior diplomat

‘Critically important to continue to work’ in support of Marshall Islands, Micronesia and Palau, all omitted from US$95 billion foreign aid package.

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Palau s president raises threat of pivot to Beijing if US funds are delayed further

In letter to US senator, President Surangel Whipps Jnr writes that local leaders want to gain more financial aid from Beijing ‘at the cost of shifting alliances, beginning with sacrificing Taiwan’.

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Nations can look elsewhere: Micronesia ex-leader urges U S to keep funds pledge

Former president of the Federated States of Micronesia has urged American lawmakers to keep their promise of approving funds.

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