U.S. to Reinstate Peace Corps in Palau, Aiming to Counter China's Pacific Dominance

The Biden administration announces the return of the Peace Corps to Palau by 2025, marking a strategic move to bolster U.S. influence in the Pacific amidst China's growing presence.

• The U.S. plans to revive the Peace Corps program in Palau as part of efforts to counteract China's expanding influence in the Pacific region.
• The program, focusing on childhood literacy, maths, science skills, and English teaching, is set to begin in 2025.
• The Peace Corps' return to Palau underscores the strong bilateral relationship between the U.S. and Palau, one of the few nations recognizing Taiwan's statehood.
• This strategic initiative follows an agreement between the Peace Corps director and the president of Palau, symbolizing a counterbalance to Chinese activities in the area.
• Officials hope the program's revival in Palau will pave the way for future Peace Corps programs in the Pacific, contingent on congressional funding.

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