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Tiny island nations at the center of giant geopolitical rivalry

Tiny, impoverished Pacific Island nations have become the focus of intense diplomatic activity from China, as Beijing's top diplomat wraps up an island-hopping tour of at least eight countries. While China failed to strike a deal between countries this time, the Chinese visit prompted Western governments to scramble to secure influence in the region. CNN's Ivan Watson looks at the growing competition between China and its western rivals in the South Pacific.
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