China And The New Pacific
46:37 Min
China And The New Pacific
China And The New Pacific - S1E2: China VS The West In The Pacific
29 Nov 2022 10:00pm
Traditional partners of Pacific Island nations are stepping up their efforts to counter China’s growing influence. We visit Solomon Islands, Fiji, Samoa and New Zealand.
About the Show
The tranquil waters of the Pacific are stirring. After China signed a security pact with Solomon Islands, traditional partners are worried about losing influence. This series goes across the Pacific to meet locals who will be affected by geopolitical rivalry as China’s presence increases. And we interview analysts and political leaders who talk about what the future might hold. The series was filmed in Solomon Islands, Samoa, Fiji, New Zealand, Australia and China.