After the US imposed tariffs on Pacific Island nations last year, Chinese messaging spread throughout the region claiming the United States is not a reliable partner while China is consistent and dependable, capitalizing on perceptions of US unreliability.
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Katherine LeeEvidence Quote
“after the tariffs uh last year...Chinese messaging about the United States not being a reliable partner. But China is...consistent, reliable, dependable”
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How Should the U.S. Counter China in the Pacific?— Center for Strategic & International StudiesCreated: 8/12/2026, 6:42:22 PM
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