U.S. to open Vanuatu embassy in latest move to counter China in Pacific

US to open Vanuatu embassy in new Pacific boost

WASHINGTON, April 1 — The United States said yesterday it planned to open an embassy in Vanuatu, its latest effort to beef up its presence in the South Pacific where China has been seeking to expand its clout. An embassy in the capital Port Vila “would allow the US government to deepen relationships” in the archipelago and to step up development assistance including on climate, a State Department statement said. President Joe Biden’s administrat…

United States opens embassy in Vanuatu to counter China's expansion in the Pacific

The United States announced on Friday that it plans to open an embassy in Vanuatu, a small island state in the South Pacific, to strengthen its presence in the region, where China is trying to expand its influence.

US to Expand Presence in South Pacific with Embassy in Vanuatu to Counter China's Influence

The US has been expanding its role in the South Pacific after China reached a security pact with the Solomon Islands

US to open embassy in Vanuatu to counter China’s Pacific expansion

WASHINGTON: The United States plans to open an embassy in the South Pacific island nation of Vanuatu, the State Department said on Friday, in Washington’s latest move to boost its diplomatic presence in the Pacific to counter China’s growing influence. “Consistent with the US Indo-Pacific strategy, a permanent diplomatic presence in Vanuatu would allow the US Government to

USA wants to open embassy in Vanuatu

It sounds like a small diplomatic side note. But Washington's announcement that it is increasing its presence in the South Pacific could also further strain relations with China.

US to open Vanuatu embassy in fresh move to counter China in Asia-Pacific

Embassy in capital Port Vila "would allow the US government to deepen relationships" in the archipelago and to step up development assistance including on climate, State Department says.