Biden Announces New Ties with Pacific Islands to Counter China at Annual Summit

President Biden announced new diplomatic ties with Cook Islands and Niue during annual summit with Pacific Island leaders.
Move aims to counter China's influence in the region.
Summit focuses on climate change, maritime security, and free and open Indo-Pacific.
U.S. plans to open embassy in Vanuatu in early 2023.
U.S. announcing new infrastructure projects, including undersea cable to improve internet connectivity.

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