President Biden is slated to host a summit Monday morning with leaders of Pacific island nations.
The summit involves the president “following up on his pledge to take our commitment and our engagement in the Pacific region to the next level,” White House officials said.
When asked about if the U.S.-China competitive relationship has renewed this engagement, officials said it is a factor.
The event is scheduled to begin at 10:30 a.m. EDT.
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