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China building in Vanuatu
China is growing its influence in the tiny pacific nation of Vanuatu. Part of it's growing presence is the construction of a new wharf large enough to possibly host warships. All photos by Alex Ellinghausen.
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Ni-Vanuatu children playing in the waters next to the new wharf.Credit:Alex Ellinghausen
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A Ni-Vanuatu man gets ready to load copra onto a ship at the new wharf.Credit:Alex Ellinghausen
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Santo Harbor Master Terry Ngwele.Credit:Alex Ellinghausen
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Phillip Ryan, CEO of Northern Island stevedoring company limited.Credit:Alex Ellinghausen
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Phillip Ryan, CEO of Northern Island stevedoring company limited.Credit:Alex Ellinghausen
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Shipping containers await removal.Credit:Alex Ellinghausen
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The new wharf in Luganville on Santo island, Vanuatu.Credit:Alex Ellinghausen
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Phillip Ryan, CEO of Northern Island stevedoring company limited.Credit:Alex Ellinghausen
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The Chinese embassy in Port Vila, Vanuatu.Credit:Alex Ellinghausen
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The Vanuatu National Convention Centre in Port Vila, Vanuatu.Credit:Alex Ellinghausen
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Korman Stadium in Port Vila, Vanuatu.Credit:Alex Ellinghausen
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Michael Jiang, Managing Director of Sino-Van Fisheries Limited, in Port Vila.Credit:Alex Ellinghausen
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The JiangSu Provincial Construction Group building site in Port Vila.Credit:Alex Ellinghausen
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Portrait of Port Vila market vendor Jackie Willie who has growing concerns about the growing Chinese presence in Vanuatu.Credit:Alex Ellinghausen