China Boosted Aid to New Pacific Allies But Cut Total for Region
- Solomon and Kiribati gained in 2020 after switching ties: Lowy
- China’s overall Pacific funding fell to the lowest since 2008
Honiara, Solomon Islands.
Photographer: Lisa Maree Williams/Getty Images
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China increased financial assistance to the Solomon Islands and Kiribati, its newest diplomatic partners in the Pacific, even as it cut overall support for the region in 2020, research by the Lowy Institute found.