Pacific Nation of Palau Invites US Military To Build Bases As China Seeks Regional Clout


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This photo shows a general view of Rock islands in the Pacific island nation of Palau KOROR, PALAU: The tiny Pacific nation of Palau has urged the United States military to build bases on its territory -- which lies in a region where Washington is pushing back against growing Chinese influence. US Defence Secretary Mark Esper visited the island nation last week and accused Beijing of "ongoing destabilising activities" in the Pacific. Palau President Tommy Remengesau later revealed he told Esper the US military was welcome to build facilities in his country, an archipelago about 1,500 kilometres (930 miles) east...