Recent events in New Caledonia have led to a significant deployment of French police forces to restore order following deadly riots and civil unrest. The situation in the capital, Noumea, remains tense, with parts of the territory reportedly 'out of state control.' The unrest stems from opposition to new voting rules proposed by the French government.
The heavy-handed response by French President Macron has raised concerns about potential implications for China's influence in the region. The escalating violence has sparked fears of a civil war, reminiscent of past clashes with French forces, and is intertwined with complex political and colonial legacies in the Pacific.
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