China hosts Pacific Island nations summit
China hosts Pacific Island nations summit
Published 29 May 2025, 9:12 am
China and 11 Pacific Island Countries have met for the first time in person in China. The high-level summit is underway in Xiamen where they are looking to deepen ties on security and climate action.
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