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Pacific Island leaders meet in Tonga, focusing on climate change while navigating increased global attention. Natural events underscore vulnerabilities as regional concerns compete with geopolitical interests.
Chinese President Xi Jinping backs Fijian Prime Minister Rabuka's regional peace initiative. China pledges increased trade ties with Fiji ahead of Pacific Island leaders summit in Tonga.
Fiji's leader to visit China, strengthening strategic partnership. Move follows recent policing deal, highlighting evolving dynamics in the Pacific amid US-China competition for regional influence.
French President Macron has agreed to a Pacific Island leaders' visit to New Caledonia to assess civil unrest. The delegation aims to reduce violence and promote dialogue amidst tensions over voting reforms.