Gravitas: Samoa's new leader cancels China-backed port
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- čas přidán 5. 09. 2024
- Samoa's Prime Minister-designate has promised to cancel a $100 million port project funded by China. She says the island has bigger priorities than a brand new wharf. Samoa joins a growing list of Pacific islands that are standing up to Chinese aggression. WION's Palki Sharma gets you the report.
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The people of Samoa has just avoided the "debt trap" coy of China. Love from the Philippines
I agree with you. Unlike our country, governed by vultures.
@@ellavillanueva1265 If you're worried about the dept trap just look at the projects being done with with Chinese loans. BBB projects were chosen by rate of return. Though a lot of projects were proposed, only the most profitable ones were pushed through. Samoa doesn't need a port that's why they're gonna end up in a dept trap. The guys at NEDA aren't stupid.
The problem with stopping trade with China is who's gonna fill the Gap? I just don't like ignorant people like you. Before we go toe to toe with China, we should improve our economy and military first. Instead of shooing China away, you should push for positive net import export value with China.
Whereas these vultures have scavenged most of Africa 😞😞😞so far
They didn't mention military grade wharf and you know what for. Samoa can do without and scaling back to basics. 200000 total population vs. Other small island nations in the millions. Most head overseas and overseas sends money home. Old party just got greedy as we speak the p.m. kids get top choice which embassy they want. Guess? London, new york, new zealand.
Bro while in the Phils Duterte continue to love China
I have visited this small island country in the South Pacific , beautiful country with beautiful people... well Done 👍🏼 Samoa 🇼🇸
@@lavdeepprajapati5258 ?
@@lavdeepprajapati5258 I’m from Samoa. The Samoan islands are in the Pacific Ocean
@@lavdeepprajapati5258 😁😂😂😁😂😁😂😁
@@sbashtna9800 my apologies..
@@sbashtna9800 Your new PM has taken a Turning Point decision for the betterment and welfare of the nation.
Chinese, from the near historical times you can see and gauge, are working on 'Expansionism to make an Chinese Empire' like once British did. Only the ways are different but the goals are same.
Stay strong behind this PM and you will stay strong always.
Now I want to visit this country.. because it takes a courage to stand against manipulators..
You can t visit this country ... They have no wharf
Like she said they have other problems ... and with no charge it will stay the same
Good on samoa the port of Darwin was sold of pity maybe china will take over Australia one day i hope not the government should take action now before it is yo late
We would love to be visited soon as this godforsaken covid dies..and yes we have nil covid cases on island. Oh and we do have a port International and Inter island .
When you are in good terms with Australia and New Zealand as all Pacific countries, you can stand up to China. Especially with just 200.000 inhabitants and a major diaspora in the two countries mentioned.
Webbo's
Well done Samoa...God save you..Don't be afraid of bullies 👏👏👏👏
My hats off to that lady standing up to china. She should be Given all the support Samoa needs.
Hear hear
Yea the west will just pay for the port instead and expect political obedience (not publicly but privately where it cannot be proven) and of course a good dose of capitalism and military co-operation.
You cant even support your own country and now you want to send support to others? 🤣🤣🤣🤣
@@fishlivesmatter how do you figure that?
Samoa Cannot Do Without China. Do You Think India Has Money To Help Samoa ??
Congrats to Samoa's new Prime Minister. She will do well for Samoa.
She did the right thing congratulations she's going to be smart she's good I praise her talofa 🇵🇷🇵🇷🇵🇷💪💪🇵🇷🇵🇷
Yes SAMOA new Prime Minister HON FIAME NAOMI MATA'AFA She's is going to Service the Country Much Much Better than corrupt last Government HRPP 😈👿
Well she is the descendants of the Legendary Maliatoa Name... Samoas Legendary Figures for generation
Why
Before Palau and now Samoa, small countries got bigger balls than world powers lmao😂
Indians are with the people of samoa, be brave and do what is right for you and the world.
@Ronald Mcdonald India supports any country in this world that stands up to protect their democratic rights and values
How exactly do they support
@@steveboy7302 let the Samoans ask for our support first and then we can discuss whether it is doable for us
@@steveboy7302 india shares a border with china......and has pushed back at china for incursions.......automatic ally against any bullshit actions by beijing
|Samoa. you are righteous. capable of making outstanding decisions. you have lost nothing. but you have chartered the future happiness of your people by refusing the paper dragons approach to corruption. The whole world respect you. may you all stay safe with Gods help. Australia
This is a time for strong leaders who have their people's best interests at heart.
Well done Samoa! No unnecessary projects, nothing to do with bullies. And Palau! Their leader doesn't even take phone calls from China! Hilarious and heart warming at the same time. The world has definitely decided to turn a corner.
Palki is the "Iron lady of Indo-Pacific Region." I salute to the new Prime minister of Samoa who does not fear the influence of China oppression. God bless you. 🇨🇳👏❤️🇵🇭
When the hell did China oppressed Samoa! U talking thru' your A-hole again? Geez!
Who said indo pacific it's just the pacific
You MIGHT want to get your facts right there
This shows Samoa leaders cares for their country
Good for Samoa, your leaders love you. But Ph leaders are sell out to chaina...
this shows the convincing power of the CIA dollar
Well done samoa highly respected culture here in the u.k,a nation of warrier's.
I wouldn't call them warriors
Not the outgoing Care taker government. Bunch of Vultures they were and thats why we end up with a port we never needed. We arr awaiting the new PM to take office officially and she is the Lady in the report. And she has vowed to slam the brakes on our China infestation.
The new prime minister has spines. I worked in Samoan Islands as a teacher for nearly seven years. Generally Samoan people are very independent minded people. They do not allow any outsiders to subdue them in any manner. Great Samoa.
No jobs in india right? I heard that many times before 😁😁😁😁
@@yangleezhao3465 , hey, first of all why do you bring India in the discussion. We are talking about the CCP entrapment of smaller countries and the bold steps the SAMOANS are taking against such entrapment. Now, about India . I heard of Indian job loses due to COVID-19 lockdowns which every country is going through. Now, what do you mean by “ heard it many times” ? What did you hear? Please explain.
@@yangleezhao3465 The chaos happening in the world is because of China, what ever you give to the mother nature, you will receive in return.
@@yangleezhao3465 No proper news in China since you are compelled to watch a Indian international news channel. I heard that too.
@@yangleezhao3465 😂😂😂 so obsessed with india. Lol!
Go Samoa. The Aussies stand beside you.
should that not be with you .
@@thomasholland599 both are good
Not the Aussie Government. The people but not those political pr*cks of Australia
WAY TO GO SOMOA, YOU HAVE ALL OF MY PRAYERS AND RESPECT FOR STANDING UP AGAINST THESE TYRANTS!!!
Very much appreciated 🙏
We are Samoa.The Pearl Of the south South Pacific 💪🏼Polynesian Kindom 🙏🏽
Are u from samoa
Love samoa for their courage
More south sea pearls from you lots please? From Australia, we hate ccp hard.
Salute to your country
I salute your PM ..
Yeah nice sending love from Taiwan 🇹🇼 X Samoa 🇼🇸
God bless Taiwanese🙏
Love to beautiful Taiwan from Samoa
Hello I believe Taiwan is a nation unlike Shannon Tatum he is a coward
Samoa just moved up on my list of favorite countries.
Samoans are scared to death about Indians you know 🤭🤭🤭🤭
@@yangleezhao3465
Oops 😬
Your pettty condolences got flushed down the Shanghai gutters 😂 😂 😂
@@yangleezhao3465 world hates wuhan
@@yangleezhao3465
paxistan is chynese colony
@@yangleezhao2618 thanks for giving Wuhan Virus
Fantastic! Glad she has not sold herself and is thinking of the welfare of her people first! Hopefully other leaders in the west also start thinking in the same manner.
Nice to know tha Samoa has been saved from debt diplomacy. Long live Samoa & it's people. Love from India🇮🇳🙏
Beijing is expert on convincing countries to build things that they don't really need! :))
That's why u still have slums
@@bernardochill2535 slums are there in China Pakistan
@@bernardochill2535 thats why you have no morals.
Dumb leaders allow China to lend , then build the projects using their people none of the host countries citizens like Canada’s mine with Ccp workers til2030 I’ve read
Beijing push this kind of small countries into debt by offering such projects which they don't need at all.. same situation with port in srilanka but poor people they are too late in realising the reality..
Sri lanka, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Nepal, Myanmar need to learn guts of Samoha People salute to leader.
❤ From 🇮🇳🙏
No, they could learn from India who doesn't seem to be able to ban Chinese imports 😁😁😁😁
@@yangleezhao3465 time no came to ban but sure i will ban CKMKB😆😂🦇🕐🌂
@@yangleezhao3465 your wish to ban Chinese products will happen but it is a matter of time, very shortly it will happen after back up measures taken.
@@yangleezhao2618 we will accept Money always welcom , we know how to Kick like Galwan, Doklam😉😆😂🦇🕐🌂
@@yangleezhao3465 we rather should welcome chinese goods import to india but with rocket high taxes and restrictions. An indirect way of banning their products. Thats what india is doing. Its politics & its working.
Good job Palau 🇵🇼 and Samoa 🇼🇸 👏👏👏👏
Love and respect from Canada 🇨🇦 🍁 🍁 🍁
Palau also...Well Done ..Samll Countries are doing big things
Samoa ROCKS !!! Much respect, from Florida, U.S.
If Samoa chosen to accept the Chinese project., they are doomed.
Agreed,Samoa would then become a chinese state,a stepping stone for China to take control of other islands.
It's already doomed.
Samoa will be doomed if it takes from amy one, any loan that it cant repay unless it is offered free . Why India as potential superpower cant offer aid first before China offer.
GREAT JOB SAMOA!!! OUR ANCESTORS SACRIFICED TO MUCH TO GIVE IT ALL AWAY.
Amen, we are "Toa" of the South Pacific 🤙
Wouldn't call you that but it made sense to cancel since your country wouldn't be able to pay it back
Go fast go
Go Samoa my kids are half caste Samoans love from Australia 🙏🇦🇺❤
Half caste, haven’t heard that word in about 30 years
@Ronald Mcdonald what are you blable about? Ever been outside in the real world? Wake up dear woke. You need it🐱🐻🐱
Samoa loss just like Australias loss when they decided to take apart with china 🤣
@@tallaganda83 yeh true you dont hear it anymore half caste quadros which is quarter caste. Its just multi cultural now, where all humans no matter how mixed our blood is.
@Mladen Joncevski yeah I suppose if you want to put it like that clown
I come here to hear 'wuhan virus' which no one says...😂😂😂
I never heard about this island...tx Palki ji for this...
@赵杨利Yang lee Zhao
Vachina 🇨🇳 sluu2 spotted ☝️ 😂 😂 😂
Send my condolences to India's world fastest growing economy ok 😁😁😁😁
@@yangleezhao3465
Oops 😬
Your pettty condolences got flushed down the Shanghai gutters 😂 😂 😂
@@yangleezhao2618
Looking forward to get your as$ pound ed by Modi 😊
@赵杨利Yang lee Zhao you Chivirus leave TIBET , HONGKONG AND XINJIANG
When my father was alive he and his company in NZ - Produce Markets Ltd. - dealt with the Samoan Govt. as NZ agent for their Agricultural Dept. back in the 1960's. He knew the P.M. - Mata'afa - very well. And his wife, Fetaui. We never met Naomi who then was a student at Victoria University in Wellington, as her mother had been.
I wish Naomi all the very best for standing up to the Chinese Dragon; she has my admiration.
Jim Donald
WE ALL MUST TOTALLY REJECT CHINESE DEALS, IF WE DON'T THEY WILL TAKE WHAT IS YOURS
What
Thanks Wion station for the update about my country of Samoa, thank God for the FAST group that our people of Samoa elected to save my country.
My salute to this brave woman PM of Samoa!!!
Way to go Samoa, I'm an Aussie and it's great to see everyone supporting each other in such a great cause. The world would never be the same if China had it's way.
CCP must be destroyed by QUAD....
Imagine a Chinese military outpost in Samoa. Right in your backyard Australia.
@@moviesmovies6796 I can't help laughing out loud. Talk is cheap! So F u!!!
Indian born troll.
@@mmore7285 china troll are dangerous for humankind
The whole world is behind you, SAMOA. God bless you....
I have met many brave Samoans during my time in the military. They are an amazing people.
Dear lady, your spirit is amazing. The stories you cover and your commentary are such a testimony to the Light in yours.
Blessings to you.. and to Samoa!
Praying for your PM. What a courageous individual.
@赵杨利Yang lee Zhao hello mr Chinese bot ! The virus came from China remember?
she used to be better. she just keeps getting worse.
@赵杨利Yang lee Zhao yo gaieeey
赵杨利Yang lee Zhao
Honestly, I'm just being to familiarize myself with these regional political issues, because of the need for prayer for all the inhabitants of the earth, so I really don't mean more or less than I say.
yes ma'am...i also admire to this brave woman in SAMOA
These small Pacific Islands have more guts than other bigger nations who are on their way to become a Chinese colony like Pakistan. Respect for these Islands countries from India
we all at the same boat bro!!! Today we handed over our port city to them!!! - Sri Lanka
@@hasinthanawod5656 How can you give away the port?? 99 yr lease.. ah.. never give up control of national assets... atleast do not repeat the same with the Colombo port
@@hasinthanawod5656 Holy shit man. Really ?
@赵杨利Yang lee Zhao Atleast you're honest.
@Lund-e-Pak not just chinese rockets. a building here in australia collapsed and the contractor is chinese
SAMOA small in size but big in heart !!!! 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👏👏👏👏👏
@赵杨利Yang lee Zhao
Vachina 🇨🇳 sluu2 spotted ☝️ 😂 😂 😂
@Lund-e-Pak Everyone must go on their knees and pray to God to forgive our sins and to heal the world! Look for (Pray for the world and our nation)
@@johnkennedy68
😂 😂 😂
God himself caught Corona..
@@yangleezhao2618 keep looking. 🤣
These countries should have a law that would hold any of their leaders responsible for getting into debt traps. Leaders who allow debt traps should have any such debt stuck onto their own personal necks instead of the country's neck.
Damn I never hear about existence of Samoa but I now heard about their deterrence , big clap for them from India
I'm Indian but I knew them. 😀
Bless you Samoa 🇼🇸 I’ve always loved you and your kind people. Love from Australia 🇦🇺
This Lady is On Point , Best Reporter of 2O21.
Best world news reporter since 2019. ✨💯✨
yes! WION is a brave news agency
shes the presenter
🤮
Thank you Palki. Nice to see what a few can do in standing up to a bully.
Big Thank To Team WION for reporting news related to far Away located small Island Countries 🙏🙏👍
@赵杨利Yang lee Zhao Everyone must go on their knees and pray to God to forgive our sins and to heal the world! Look for (Pray for the world and our nation)
Send my condolences to India's world fastest growing economy ok 😁😁😁😁
@@yangleezhao3465
Vachina 🇨🇳 sluu2 spotted ☝️ 😂 😂 😂
@赵杨利Yang lee Zhao never dared to tell the world china lost seventy soldiers in Galwan Area 🐷🐷🐷
@赵杨利Yang lee Zhao thanks for sending Wuhan Virus
Finally, a country with some intelligence. Now my favorite country.
This is an amazing woman and excellent reporter, cheers from Canada
Big respect WION for this news and real time news
Congratulations to the new PM and Prayers for her as well.
Wish you all the best people of Samoa!! You are lucky to have a great leader!! Love from Sri Lanka (already caught to debt trap ☹ )
Great news Samoa for being courageous amidst political chaos and financial strain playing
on a global stage.
Pray that God rain wisdom, understanding and prosperity on your leader as SHE navigate you through the troublous water ahead.
Take your step on the world stage,
and shine.
With God 🙏 on your side who can be against you....
God bless...
It warms my heart to read the comments section and see people from different corners of the world support us. Thank you 🥲
Good for Samoa and their new president. You go girl....👏
I wish Samoa the best that life has to offer.
I'm a white American man 67 years old. I live in Iowa in the Midwest. About ten years ago I was invited to a HUGE Samoan Wedding in San Fransisco. It was big fun. Ethnic music and dance. Such warm people. I believe they came to the Bay Area to work in the Ship Yards during WW2 and stayed. There is a large community there. Don't take crap from the Chinese. You go girl!!!
Not large communities only small communities
Wow, the lady PM has balls and brains! How i wish, Philippines has a leader like this. Well done madam PM!
Respect from The Philippines!!!
Job Well Done Dear Samoa. Thanks and Respects.
@@yangleezhao2618 As long as one less COMMUNIST mouth to feed 😁😁😁
Finally they've seen the light!
Congratulations for having the courage!
Smart. The way Chinese Developers have acted in Fiji, the Samoans have gotten smart.
Somoa appears to have more guts than most of europe
Debt will destroy small countries, good on you Samoa !!!!
Your pronunciations is so good. You say things so easly, the names are Samoa. More power to you. More power to Samoa and those island people
Renuka shinde most Indian anchors pronounciation much better than western anchors.palki is the best and she throws her awesome sarcasm in between.
@@vpmanoharan2274 totally agree.
Samoa a beautiful Island and Beautiful People.
I have been to Samoa, Apia, beautiful country with beautiful people…..
But you're not allowed there now right 🤭🤭🤭🤭
@@yangleezhao3465 : traveled pre Chinese virus times brother……those were the times
This is a great thing for Samoans everywhere.
Excellent reporting. Definitely subscribing especially since truth and reality is being told ✅💞🌴. You're absolutely spot on, this island country of Samoa has no (or little) man-made super power but their might is loud and proud in the spirit of their people. God bless Samoa 🇼🇸💖.
Brilliant just don't answer the BLOODY PHONE 👍👏🙂👍👏👌🤞🤞🤞 GOOD LUCK Samoa.....
Awesome Samoa. That’s the warrior spirit. Keep it up 👍
way to go Samoa. we are with you all the way..
Samoa finally has a smart and strong leader.
The former Samoan 🇼🇸 PM made Samoa fallen into the debt net of China.
Well done Samoa👍. More countries need to follow
@赵杨利Yang lee Zhao
Vachina 🇨🇳 sluu2 spotted ☝️ 😂 😂 😂
Send my condolences to India's world fastest growing economy ok 😁😁😁😁
@@yangleezhao3465
Oops 😬
Your pettty condolences got flushed down the Shanghai gutters 😂 😂 😂
Looking forward to another contraction year for india 😁😁😁😁
@@yangleezhao2618 Chines wall is falling down falling down.
By Chinese Hand sheshe🦇😉🌂🕐
the world applauds your Courageous stand against a tyrant country and putting your peoples' freedom before your personal interests. 💯
Awesome news! Way to go Samoa!
we all know what china was doing = prepping a military base under civillian clothes
Im proud to be Samoan. May God bless Samoa.
Well done Samoa. 👏👏👏 From a Tongan, mad respect. 💞
Best WION news ever. Love your work and Thank you and the team for such an accurate report. God bless and keep up the great work... Love from Samoa
Just love the hatred and joy in her voice when she gleefully announce Samoa cancelled the project.
But had it been India or the US Boss that is the partner of the project, then the story would have been slanted differently.
All praises and good ridings. Suddenly this new leader is smart and will continue to develop Samoa. Etc etc etc.
@@allwinyay lol... if you say so... lol
Been to Samoa a few times. The people are lovely and very welcoming.
The rape culture?
@@Longtack55 sorry, no idea what you are referencing.
@@nonacee5065 Just what Samoan women told me, and discourages me somewhat.
@@Longtack55 what a shame if that is rampant, really would spoil paradise.
Adding a small Port, then a Military Base for China later on. Then Samoa in Dept., then China takes Samoa and convert into a military island. To challenge US in the Pacific.
Tonga needs to take heed and learn from Mata’afa! Well done!
The Free loving world needs to stand up for the small nation before the Dragon devours them.
I love Samoa I wish I could use my plans there.. would really make it the place of the future while still being all natural
@赵杨利Yang lee Zhao abey pakistani.. chinese allah ka naam rakha hai kya
I wish Samoa well.
Samoa is highly influential in the Pacific. They have their blood brothers and sisters in American Samoa (which is far bigger) who wield influence in Washington DC.
actually american samoa is about a quater in size and population
@J Anda Thanks for the correction, my apologies.
Congratulations Samoa 🇼🇸 i take my hat off for you for rejecting the Chinese debt trap and best wishes for your new vibrant Prime Minister nuff respect from Jamaica 🇯🇲
First Prime minister to actually represent the interest of the people first.
And here Srilanka is giving away their second port to China...some countries just never learn😑😑😑😑😑
Samoa noticed to be better off without Chinese aggressor. This is only possible when you have smart politician instead smart and greedy politician in charge.
"Does not even answer phonecall from Beijing" 3.25 😂
respect for Samoa, and her fearless ladyleader , they stick to their principles AND sovereignty!
Well done to Samoa for showing the "testicular fortitude" that New Zealnd doesn't demonstrate. A very wise move. From Australia.
NZ is happy to be protected against adversaries, but won’t stand with Australia and the US in chiding China, when China misbehaves.
Be gj
Now Samoan people and culture have a future .
Thank you sharing. Enjoy this channel very much. Looking up ways to support the Samoans and its leadership right now. Thank you!
The Rock must be Proud now
If you smells what the Rock is cookin!!!
Perhaps, but The Rock is now part of Hollywood and China owns Hollywood...
Bravo Samoa, I wish South Africa would do the same. Stenghth to you. Peace and goodwill.
this is why I love this woman she is the best in the world at presenting
Big salute to samoa's leader.
Palki delivery of news is just great even people who knows little english can understand the news.
As Samoans stand up to be counted, so should the US to stand behind them...
Samoa have always been friends with United State, I think the united state won't let that happen. Alot Samoans serve the United States military.
I am glad. All Countries that have signed these deals need to revoke contract. Amanda A. Australia