新西兰审查对基里巴斯的外交援助,强调太平洋影响力斗争。 New Zealand reviews aid to Kiribati amid diplomatic row, highlighting Pacific influence struggle.

新西兰和基里巴斯之间的外交争端突显了太平洋小国所面临的挑战。 A diplomatic dispute between New Zealand and Kiribati has spotlighted the challenges faced by the small Pacific nation. 新西兰副总理在总统取消会议后宣布审查对基里巴斯的援助, 引起关注, 外国援助占基里巴斯收入的18%, New Zealand's Deputy Prime Minister announced a review of aid to Kiribati after the country's president canceled a meeting, causing concern given that foreign aid makes up 18% of Kiribati's income. 这一争端反映了中国和西方国家,特别是美国,在对气候变化和区域援助的担忧下,对太平洋地区的影响进行更广泛的权力斗争。 This dispute reflects the broader power struggle between China and Western nations, particularly the US, over influence in the Pacific, amid concerns over climate change and regional aid.