News Factory Provides the Latest and Most Up-to-Date News, You Can Stay Informed and Connected to the World.
⎯ 《 News • Factory 》

US ups ante in Pacific but foregoes historic moment

2023-05-22 14:26
Joe Biden had planned a landmark visit to Papua New Guinea, amid growing Chinese influence in the region.
US ups ante in Pacific but foregoes historic moment

The people of Papua New Guinea were ready to party in honour of a special guest - the president of the United States.

Monday was even declared a public holiday, but now the guest of honour is a no-show.

Joe Biden was supposed to be the first US president to visit a Pacific Island nation on...