China's "Belt and Road" Initiative (BRI) in the Pacific Island Countries (PICs): Geo-economic and political implications for China-PICs relations

By Lei Yu and Sophia Sui

The rise of China is reshaping global geopolitics. This book explores China's Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) in Pacific Island countries (PICs) amid China-U.S. competition. It argues that BRI is not just economic but also political and strategic. China strengthens its influence in the region by enhancing connectivity and exchanges with PICs.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 3034354290
• ISBN13: 9783034354295
• Release Date: November 2025
• Publisher: Peter Lang Inc., International Academic Publi
• Length: 226 Pages
• Weight: 1.04 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"