由于担心中国的影响力，美国提出立法为太平洋岛国提供数十亿美元的资金。 US introduces legislation to provide billions for Pacific island nations amid concerns of China's influence.

美国官员表示，新立法向具有重要战略意义的太平洋岛国提供数十亿美元的资金，这标志着美国的承诺，同时也有人警告称，中国正在寻求将这些岛国从美国的影响力中夺走。 US officials say new legislation providing billions for strategically vital Pacific island nations signals American commitment amid warnings that China is seeking to pry them from US influence. 由于国会的预算争议，这笔资金被推迟，岛内领导人警告说，资金的延误可能会迫使政府削减开支，并影响公众对中国投资的看法。 The funding had been delayed due to budgetary disputes in Congress, causing island leaders to warn that delays could have forced government cuts and swayed public opinion towards Chinese investment.