China's aid efforts in the Pacific have evolved post-Covid, focusing on politically strategic engagements rather than broad, unfocused spending, as seen in nations like Solomon Islands and Kiribati.
China's renewed aid strategy demonstrates a targeted approach, concentrating funding on a few select Pacific nations that align politically, shifting from a previous broader, less focused spending strategy.
Australia continues to lead as the largest donor in the Pacific region, with China now positioned closely as the second-largest bilateral donor, reflecting an ongoing competition for influence.
The resurgence in Chinese project commitments in the Pacific suggests a strategic revival for Beijing, aiming to solidify its influence through infrastructure development after a period of pandemic-related slowdown.
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