1. China and Taiwan in the South Pacific: diplomatic chess versus Pacific political rugby
- Author:
- Graeme Dobell
- Publication Date:
- 01-2007
- Content Type:
- Policy Brief
- Institution:
- Lowy Institute for International Policy
- Abstract:
- The competition between China and Taiwan for diplomatic recognition is destabilising island states in the South Pacific, making Pacific politics more corrupt and violent. Solomon Islands offers the clearest evidence of what happens to an island state that becomes a battleground in this contest. Australia is in the front line in the South Pacific. Australia is budgeting billions of dollars for aid and governance in the South Pacific over the decade. Australia's aims in the region will bring it into sharper conflict with the interests being pursued by China and Taiwan.
- Topic:
- Politics
- Political Geography:
- China, Taiwan, Asia, and Australia/Pacific