A #Palauan #newspaper publisher entered into a #media deal with a company that turned out to have connections to #ChineseSecurity services. The deal fell through, but it highlights China’s efforts to influence the Pacific states — including #Palau , a U.S. ally and one of the few countries to recognize #Taiwan .

https://www.namibian.com.na/failed-palau-media-deal-reveals-inner-workings-of-chinas-pacific-influence-effort

#geopolitics

Today it's #music from #Palau 🇵🇼. Based on the poll, nobody knew Ngerulmud is the capital. I also sneakily snuck in a reference with the Antarctic January time lapse based on similarity. It was recorded at PALAOA (PerenniAL Acoustic Observatory in the Antarctic ocean). 😜
This is Ngkol Oingerang by Taka Emesiochel; a cover of a song by Perry Timalong. It's a nice upbeat song, and of course with #Palauan #lyrics, that brought some #TropicalVibes into my home this rainy day.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-j6y-02NRFU