With America's renewed focus in the Pacific, small nations now have the option of moving away from China's sphere of influence and avoiding the pitfalls of aligning with Beijing.
After almost three decades, the U.S. has reopened its embassy in Honiara, the capital of the Solomon Islands.
"[The opening] symbolizes a renewal of our relationship and underlines the strength of our commitment to our bilateral relations, the people of Solomon Islands, and our partnerships in the Indo-Pacific region," said U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken.
The $3.5 billion Chancay port is expected to become a major hub for trade between South America and Asia, challenging U.S. influence in a resource-rich region that Washington long considered its backyard.
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