Solomon port plans mark US reset of ‘anaemic’ Pacific ties

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The US plans to fund a port in Solomon Islands as part of efforts to reset its waning ties in the Pacific region amid growing Chinese influence. The investment is seen as an attempt to strengthen security partnerships and counterbalance rival superpowers.

A US vow to fund a port in the Solomon Islands could offer clues to Washington’s intentions in a region that has reeled from American aid cuts, yet remains part of the tug of war between superpowers. Analysts say the latest bid reflects a desire to ensure Honiara partners with Western allies in sectors with security implications, while renewing the once “anaemic” relationship with the region as Chinese influence grows. According to observers, the current security tilt of the Pacific island...