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The U.S.-China competition in the Pacific Islands
Several U.S. territories and allies form part of the “second island chain” which boxes China in and provides a fallback position if U.S. allies in East Asia become vulnerable (source: macpixxel for GIS)
General info
What's inside
- The Pacific Islands have enormous strategic importance
- China is ramping up its economic and diplomatic activity there
- Beijing wants to undermine the U.S. and Taiwan
- The U.S. has renewed its focus on the region
Who will benefit?
- Decision makers interested in the geopolitics of the Pacific
- Business leaders considering investments in the Pacific Islands
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