MAJURO, Marshall Islands: The United States and the Marshall Islands hope to reach a key economic and security deal before the end of the year, negotiators said on Friday, as Washington tries to counter growing Chinese influence in the region.

A 20-year funding deal for the Pacific island state runs out at the end of 2023, and the first round of talks on a new accord took place this week.

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