The past five years have witnessed a leap in Chinese engagement in regions across the globe—even reaching as far as the South Pacific. This essay examines China's increasing activities there; the regional response; Beijing's potential economic, political, and strategic motivations; and the implications for the U.S.

Keywords:
China, South Pacific, soft power, Taiwan, island
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2007
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