The tiny island nations in the Pacific are not big players on the global stage, but they are often courted by superpowers. It’s not surprising why — they offer abundant resources and a place to put military bases. Reporter Ashley Westerman asks how countries like the Solomon Islands feel about being in the middle of a power struggle between China and the West.
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