France's continuing colonial influence in the Pacific and the nuclear issue

News and labour updates from the Asia Pacific region.France has retained influence in the Pacific region by holding on to a number of islands and archipelagos in the Pacific region. In the last week, the French President went on an official visit to French Polynesia. While local people wanted to address the ongoing fallout to the nuclear issue, the President was more interested to project France's military power. We talk to Nic Mclellan, an expert on PAcific matters and an independent journalist, on President Mcron's visit and the significance for the people and the region.3CR Radiothon is the time for you to support the station that supports you, your struggles, your organsations and your communities. To donate, click here (link is external). Don't forget to mention APC for your donation.Asia Pacific Currents provides updates of labour struggles and campaigns from the Asia Pacific region. It is produced by Australia Asia Worker Links, in the studio of 3CR Radio in Melbourne, Australia