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US opens embassy in Vanuatu amid Pacific rivalry with China

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July 20, 2024

The United States opened an embassy in the Pacific island nation of Vanuatu on July 18, the latest US move in a long-running competition with China for influence in the Asia-Pacific region.

"The opening of the embassy builds upon our efforts to provide more diplomatic presence throughout the region and to engage further with our Pacific neighbours," the US Department of State said in a statement.

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