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As Pacific communities increasingly struggle with extreme weather, rising sea levels and other climate change impacts, China is increasing its efforts to build ties with island nations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

On 16 June, 22 representatives from eight countries \u2013 including Fiji, Samoa, the Maldives, Mauritius, and Antigua and Barbuda \u2013 gathered in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province. They were there for 15 days of training on ocean monitoring and disaster early warning systems, as well as on remote sensing and ecological protection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The programme aims to help strengthen skills and bolster Pacific states\u2019 ability to respond to climate-related disasters and protect fragile marine ecosystems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is organised by the Second Institute of Oceanography under the Ministry of Natural Resources, according to Chinese media outlet Natural Resources News<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In June last year, a similar programme in Hangzhou brought together 26 representatives from 15 island countries and territories. In her opening remarks to that group, Director Fang Yinxia of the Second Institute expressed<\/a> hopes that the trainees would become ambassadors for international cooperation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

These efforts align with China\u2019s broader international cooperation strategy on ocean affairs. In late May, China hosted the Pacific Islands Climate Cooperation Summit in the city of Xiamen. At the summit, Foreign Minister Wang Yi announced a series of initiatives to strengthen Pacific Island countries\u2019 climate adaptation and mitigation capacities. The proposal<\/a>, titled \u201cChina\u2019s initiative to deepen cooperation with Pacific island countries on climate change\u201d, includes commitments in funding, technology sharing, and capacity building.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Under the initiative, China pledged to invest USD 2 million to support island countries in clean energy, agriculture, fisheries, low-carbon infrastructure, and disaster resilience. It also announced plans to launch 100 \u201csmall but beautiful\u201d community projects over the next three years to strengthen climate resilience in the Pacific region. The plan highlights the importance of early warning systems, marine ecosystem protection, and technical assistance in disaster management to meet growing climate challenges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The statement says that China \u201cfully recognises the vulnerability of Pacific Island countries in the face of the climate change crisis\u201d and pledged targeted support. Reuters<\/a> noted that the announcement comes at a time when US aid to the region has been partially frozen, and several countries face new US tariffs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

China describes its efforts as part of climate cooperation, but they come amid increased geopolitical interest in the Pacific and have drawn attention and some concern from traditional powers such as the US and Australia.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

As Pacific communities increasingly struggle with extreme weather, rising sea levels and other climate change impacts, China is increasing its efforts to build ties with island nations. On 16 June, 22 representatives from eight countries \u2013 including Fiji, Samoa, the Maldives, Mauritius, and Antigua and Barbuda \u2013 gathered in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province. 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