China-US rivalry over infrastructure investment in Pacific islands risks undermining regional governance and transparency.

The Lowy Institute report warns that escalating rivalry between China and US allies, including Australia and Japan, threatens to overwhelm the Pacific Islands region, challenging good governance and transparency. Pacific island nations' strategic location attracts global powers' defense strategies, with China investing in infrastructure and development finance. The competition for influence poses risks, including challenges to local priorities, transparency, and good governance.

August 21, 2024
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