Chinese-backed runway on Yap island set to open February 9 with FSM President attending handover ceremony

The Federated States of Micronesia's recent announcement that a Chinese-backed runway on Yap island is set to open next month has sent shockwaves throughout the region, echoing broader global trends in regional power dynamics and infrastructure development.

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