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Island States Ocean Summit
Coverage of Island States Ocean Summit in the Nexus archive.
- Rising seas: Japan makes pitch to Pacific Island nations caught in US-China rivalry
Japan is positioning itself as a partner for Pacific Island nations struggling with rising seas and caught between the US-China rivalry, with Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi pledging to help fight climate change and boost maritime cooperation. Speaking at the inaugural Island States Ocean Summit in Tokyo, Takaichi presented Japan as a reliable partner upholding the rule of law at sea and delivering consistent support.