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US opens embassy in Solomon Islands to counter China Headline from WTOP Washington DC
The United States opened an embassy in the Solomon Islands on Thursday in its latest move to counter China’s push into the Pacific.
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Deutsche Welle
US opens embassy in Solomon Islands amid China threat – DW ↗ (opens Deutsche Welle) Published Jan 31, 2023
Deutsche Welle's feed description The embassy will start out with a small staff and aims to revitalize US-Solomon ties. The Pacific island nation signed a security agreement with Beijing last year.
WTOP Washington DC
US opens embassy in Solomon Islands to counter China ↗ (opens WTOP Washington DC) Published Jan 31, 2023
Same headline from 5 more outlets WTOP Washington DC's feed description The United States opened an embassy in the Solomon Islands on Thursday in its latest move to counter China’s push into the Pacific.
Triblive
U.S. opens embassy in Solomon Islands to counter China ↗ (opens Triblive) Published Jan 31, 2023
Triblive's feed description WELLINGTON, New Zealand — The United States opened an embassy in the Solomon Islands on Thursday in its latest move to counter China’s push into the Pacific. The embassy is starting small, with a chargé d’affaires, a couple of State Department staff and a handful of local employees. The U.S.
The Guardian
US opens embassy in Solomon Islands after 30-year absence to counter China ↗ (opens The Guardian) Published Feb 1, 2023
The Guardian's feed description Move comes amid concerns about Beijing’s military ambitions in Indo-Pacific region after it struck a security pact with Solomons last year
NBC News
U.S. opens embassy in Solomon Islands in bid to counter China ↗ (opens NBC News) Published Feb 1, 2023
NBC News's feed description Beijing’s bold moves in the Pacific have sent Washington scrambling to increase engagement, including by opening an embassy in the Solomon Islands for the first time since 1993.
Al Jazeera
‘Symbol of renewal’: US reopens Solomon Islands embassy ↗ (opens Al Jazeera) Published Feb 1, 2023
Al Jazeera's feed description The US has been stepping up engagement with the Pacific amid concerns about China’s influence in the region.
Los Angeles Times
U.S. reopens embassy in the Solomon Islands to counter China ↗ (opens Los Angeles Times) Published Feb 1, 2023
Los Angeles Times's feed description In its latest move to counter China’s push into the Pacific, the United States has reopened an embassy in the Solomon Islands after a 30-year absence.
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