Pacific islands hold out their hats to Beijing as pandemic sinks economies


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Out There Now Pacific islands hold out their hats to Beijing as pandemic sinks economies Beijing is happy to lend them money as they possess strategic ports and air strips and control vast swathes of resource-rich ocean. Jan 25, 2021 2:48 PM Share Pacific island countries have used their remoteness and natural borders to ward off Covid-19, but have faced economic devastation as tourism collapsed. Photo: AP Other News AFP - Jan 25, 2021 2:58 PM In June, troops from the two sides fought with fists and wooden clubs in the Galwan valley of Ladakh region. Staff Writers - Jan...