Pacific Island nations
Coverage of Pacific Island nations in the Nexus archive.
- Japan capitalizes on China backlash, courts Pacific island nations
Japan’s prime minister courted Pacific island nations at a Tokyo summit to counter China’s influence, part of an anti-China strategy involving military exercises in the Philippines, military vessel sales to Australia, and a stealth fighter partnership with Britain and Italy. The government aims to strengthen these nations' 'autonomy and resilience' amid growing regional wariness of China’s rise.
- 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.