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American officials seek to solidify Pacific ties as China signs defense agreement with Solomon Islands

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                                The U.S. has plans to open a new embassy in Papua New Guinea and is working on a new military cooperation agreement. U.S. Rep. Ed Case, D-Hawaii, meets with officials in Papua New Guinea.

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    The U.S. has plans to open a new embassy in Papua New Guinea and is working on a new military cooperation agreement. U.S. Rep. Ed Case, D-Hawaii, meets with officials in Papua New Guinea.

American officials are embarking on a marathon of diplomatic visits around the Pacific as they seek to maintain relations in the face of expanding Chinese influence in the region. Read more

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