Xi In Fiji

When Prime Minister Narendra Modi was presented a coconut shell cup with an "intoxicating" Fijian drink after an elaborate traditional welcome ritual performed by men wearing grass skirts in Suva last month, he did not hesitate but quaffed the contents in one straight gulp - as per local tradition.

Chinese President Xi Jinping injected a further 70 million yuan (US$11.4 million) of aid money into Fiji as he wrapped up a round of talks in the Pacific nation today aimed at strengthening ties in the region.

Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in Fiji on Friday on a whirlwind visit aimed at strengthening economic and strategic ties with Pacific island nations.

Rival suitors India and China step up their courtship of Pacific island nations this week when Narendra Modi and Xi Jinping head to Fiji following the Group of 20 summit in Australia.

When Prime Minister Narendra Modi was presented a coconut shell cup with an "intoxicating" Fijian drink after an elaborate traditional welcome ritual performed by men wearing grass skirts in Suva last month, he did not hesitate but quaffed the contents in one straight gulp - as per local tradition.

Chinese President Xi Jinping injected a further 70 million yuan (US$11.4 million) of aid money into Fiji as he wrapped up a round of talks in the Pacific nation today aimed at strengthening ties in the region.

Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in Fiji on Friday on a whirlwind visit aimed at strengthening economic and strategic ties with Pacific island nations.

Rival suitors India and China step up their courtship of Pacific island nations this week when Narendra Modi and Xi Jinping head to Fiji following the Group of 20 summit in Australia.