KOKO Business · 30 Oct 2026
Pacific Security Agreements Highlight US-China Rivalry

The tool outlines 56 security agreements involving 14 Pacific island nations, the United States, Australia, New Zealand, mainland China, and Taiwan. These arrangements aim to illustrate the complex web of relationships in the region, where the United States and China have been competing for influence.
The United States, along with its allies, is actively engaging in security deals to strengthen its position in the Pacific. These efforts are part of a broader strategy to counterbalance China's growing influence in the region.
China's involvement in the Pacific through these agreements underscores its strategic interests in the area. The competition between the United States and China for regional influence is a key focus of the security arrangements detailed in the tool.