China, Pacific islands fail to reach consensus on security pact
2 years, 6 months ago

China, Pacific islands fail to reach consensus on security pact

Al Jazeera  

Wang Yi urges Pacific region not to be ‘too anxious’ about China’s aims after failing to agree on a sweeping security deal. Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi and counterparts in 10 Pacific Island nations failed to reach consensus at talks on a sweeping security and trade deal amid concerns the proposal could “threaten regional stability”. “Because the common development and prosperity of China and all the other developing countries would only mean great harmony, greater justice and greater progress of the whole world.” The top diplomat’s visit to Fiji is part of a diplomatic tour aimed at radically increasing China’s involvement in the security, economy and politics of the South Pacific. “There has been general support from the 10 countries with which we have diplomatic relations, but of course there are some concerns on some specific issues.” Smaller deals While China may have fallen short on its plans for a grand multilateral agreement, it has been signing smaller bilateral agreements with the Pacific nations every day during Wang’s tour. “It will take more than one visit to change minds.” He added, “The West needs to be concerned, but not frantic.” In a written address to the meeting, China’s President Xi Jinping said China will always be a good friend of Pacific Island countries no matter how the international situation changes, China’s state-owned CCTV reported.

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Pacific Islands wait for Trump, wary of climate and China stance
2 weeks ago

Pacific Islands wait for Trump, wary of climate and China stance

India Today  

Pacific island nations at the centre of a strategic rivalry between the U.S. and China that brought infrastructure and funding hope President-elect Donald Trump stays engaged in the region but are wary of competition spilling into confrontation, diplomats say. Papua New Guinea will continue to trade with China, even as U.S. military ties increase, he also told a resources conference …

Nation ready to expand cooperation with Samoa
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Nation ready to expand cooperation with Samoa

China Daily  

President Xi Jinping meets with Samoan Prime Minister Fiame Naomi Mata'afa in Beijing on Tuesday. China's assistance to Pacific island countries comes with no political strings attached, it is not imposed on others, and it does not involve empty promises, he emphasized. He said that in dealing with relations with Pacific island countries, China adheres to the principle of "four …

Nation ready to expand cooperation with Samoa
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Nation ready to expand cooperation with Samoa

China Daily  

President Xi Jinping meets with Samoan Prime Minister Fiame Naomi Mata'afa in Beijing on Tuesday. China's assistance to Pacific island countries comes with no political strings attached, it is not imposed on others, and it does not involve empty promises, he emphasized. He said that in dealing with relations with Pacific island countries, China adheres to the principle of "four …

Nation ready to expand cooperation with Samoa
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Nation ready to expand cooperation with Samoa

China Daily  

President Xi Jinping meets with Samoan Prime Minister Fiame Naomi Mata'afa in Beijing on Tuesday. China's assistance to Pacific island countries comes with no political strings attached, it is not imposed on others, and it does not involve empty promises, he emphasized. He said that in dealing with relations with Pacific island countries, China adheres to the principle of "four …

Taiwan president will visit allies in South Pacific as rival China seeks inroads
1 month ago

Taiwan president will visit allies in South Pacific as rival China seeks inroads

Associated Press  

TAIPEI, Taiwan — Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te will visit the self-governing island’s allies in the South Pacific, where rival China has been seeking diplomatic inroads. The trip comes against the background of Chinese loans, grants and security cooperation treaties with Pacific island nations that have aroused major concern in the U.S., New Zealand, Australia and others over Beijing’s moves to …

Pacific Islands Forum Removes Taiwan References From Communique After China’s Complaints, Taipei Slams ‘Rude Intervention’
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Pacific Islands Forum Removes Taiwan References From Communique After China’s Complaints, Taipei Slams ‘Rude Intervention’

News 18  

The Pacific Islands Forum has removed references to Taiwan from a communique issued on Friday after the region’s annual leaders meeting, following complaints by China’s envoy, in what the government in Taipei condemned as a “rude intervention”. “Taiwan condemns China’s rude and unreasonable intervention and irrational behaviour that undermines regional peace and stability and calls on all like-minded countries to …

Pacific bloc backs joint police plan, maintains Taiwan ties
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Pacific bloc backs joint police plan, maintains Taiwan ties

The Hindu  

Pacific leaders endorsed a major joint policing initiative and rebuffed moves from China's allies to sideline Taiwan on Friday, as they wrapped up a regional summit in Tonga. Security was a focal point at this year's Pacific Islands Forum, an unwieldy bloc of U.S. partners, China friends and states still tied to Taiwan. China's closest Pacific friend, Solomon Islands, also …

Leaders of Pacific Islands endorse joint policing plan
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Leaders of Pacific Islands endorse joint policing plan

The Hindu  

Pacific Island leaders endorsed a landmark regional policing plan at a summit in Tonga on Wednesday, a contentious move seen as trying to limit China’s security role in the region. “This demonstrates how Pacific leaders are working together to shape the future that we want to see,” said Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese. The Australian leader made the announcement while …

China's Wang Yi warns U.S. official over Philippines support
3 months, 3 weeks ago

China's Wang Yi warns U.S. official over Philippines support

The Hindu  

China’s top diplomat Wang Yi on Wednesday warned visiting U.S. National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan over supporting the Philippines in the disputed South China Sea, state media reported. “The United States must not use bilateral treaties as an excuse to undermine China’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, nor should it support or condone the Philippines’s actions of infringement,” Mr. Wang told …

Tropical Tug-of-War: China and the West’s Influence Battle in the Pacific
4 months ago

Tropical Tug-of-War: China and the West’s Influence Battle in the Pacific

The Diplomat  

The verdant islands of the Pacific, often romanticized as serene havens, are the latest battlegrounds in the geopolitical chess match between China and Western powers. New Zealand Foreign Minister Winston Peters, alongside Solomon Islands Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele, inaugurated a $36.55 million airstrip funded by New Zealand and Australia. Australia and New Zealand’s involvement in Solomon Islands signifies a concerted …

China, Fiji agree to strengthen cooperation
4 months ago

China, Fiji agree to strengthen cooperation

China Daily  

President Xi Jinping meets with Prime Minister of the Republic of Fiji Sitiveni Rabuka, who is on an official visit to China, at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, Aug 20, 2024. Noting that Fiji was the first Pacific island nation to establish diplomatic relations with China and that next year will mark the 50th …

A win-win relationship that shows country size, population don't matter
4 months ago

A win-win relationship that shows country size, population don't matter

China Daily  

The talks between Premier Li Qiang and visiting Fijian Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka on Sunday afternoon and the signing of multiple agreements on bilateral cooperation in fields such as trade and infrastructure construction are expected to raise the partnership between China and the Pacific island country to a new level. Fiji was the first Pacific island country to establish diplomatic …

Fiji prime minister to begin 10-day China visit
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Fiji prime minister to begin 10-day China visit

China Daily  

Fijian Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka in Vanua Levu, Fiji, April 2, 2024. Fijian Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka will pay a 10-day official visit to China starting from Monday, the first of its kind since taking the office in 2022. China has received several leaders of Pacific Island countries this year and Prime Minister Rabuka is yet another Pacific Island country …

Solomon Islands PM Manele’s Foreign Visits: More Than a Mere Balancing Act
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Solomon Islands PM Manele’s Foreign Visits: More Than a Mere Balancing Act

The Diplomat  

Caught in the eye of a geopolitical storm, the Solomon Islands is back in the news, this time over newly elected Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele’s first foreign visits since taking office in May. Manele’s choice to visit Canberra before Beijing elevated hopes held by many that the “more diplomatic” leader values rebalancing Honiara’s foreign policy, which tipped in favor of …

Chinese FM elaborates on solemn stance on South China Sea issue
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Chinese FM elaborates on solemn stance on South China Sea issue

China Daily  

Xinhua | Updated: 2024-07-28 07:47 Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi attends the 25th ASEAN Plus Three Foreign Minister Meeting in the 57th ASEAN Foreign Ministers' Meeting at National Convention Center, in Vientiane, Laos, July 27, 2024. VIENTIANE -- Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi elaborated on China's solemn stance on the South China Sea issue on Saturday while attending a series …

Chinese FM elaborates on solemn stance on South China Sea issue
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Chinese FM elaborates on solemn stance on South China Sea issue

China Daily  

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi attends the 25th ASEAN Plus Three Foreign Minister Meeting in the 57th ASEAN Foreign Ministers' Meeting at National Convention Center, in Vientiane, Laos, July 27, 2024. VIENTIANE -- Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi elaborated on China's solemn stance on the South China Sea issue on Saturday while attending a series of meetings of foreign ministers …

Pacific Island nations owe 'astronomical' debts to China. Can they repay?
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Pacific Island nations owe 'astronomical' debts to China. Can they repay?

ABC  

It wasn't long ago that rain would stop Martha Kapalu from travelling to the southern reaches of her island in Vanuatu. A $30 million budget lifeline from Australia has also helped by funding public services, giving Tonga's government financial breathing space to make debt repayments to China, Mr Duke says. Mr Duke said the money Pacific Island nations owed to …

Solomon Islands’ New Government: A Chance to Reset Australia’s Pacific Diplomacy
5 months ago

Solomon Islands’ New Government: A Chance to Reset Australia’s Pacific Diplomacy

The Diplomat  

The meeting between Solomon Islands’ new Prime Minister Jeremiah Manale and Australia’s Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles in Honiara on May 21 suggested that the change in leadership in the island nation may have given the two governments an opportunity to reset their relationship. On this front, Marles' trip to Solomon Islands seemed to show that Canberra’s ties with the …

Pacific island leaders agree to enhance Japan’s role in the region amid growing China influence
5 months ago

Pacific island leaders agree to enhance Japan’s role in the region amid growing China influence

Associated Press  

TOKYO — Leaders of 18 Pacific island nations and areas agreed to an enhanced role of Japan in the region’s development while opposing any attempted coercive activity, in a joint declaration adopted at their summit Thursday, as Tokyo seeks greater engagement to counter China’s influence. The Pacific Islands Leaders Meeting, or PALM, launched under a Japanese initiative in 1997, has …

Foreign minister urges continued broad cooperation in Asia-Pacific region
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Foreign minister urges continued broad cooperation in Asia-Pacific region

China Daily  

Foreign Minister Wang Yi called for the upholding of the ASEAN-centered East Asian regional cooperation structure and opposition to closed and exclusive small circles, as he held talks on Tuesday with his Thai counterpart, Maris Sangiampongsa, in Beijing. While expressing China's firm support for the central status of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations in regional cooperation and calling for …

The Key Takeaways From Chinese FM Wang Yi’s Visit to Indonesia
7 months ago

The Key Takeaways From Chinese FM Wang Yi’s Visit to Indonesia

The Diplomat  

Indonesian President Joko Widodo, commonly known as Jokowi, hosted Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi at the Presidential Palace in Jakarta on April 18. If Prabowo's recent visit to China underscored the significance of China to Indonesia, Wang’s visit highlights Indonesia's reciprocal importance as a key partner for Beijing in Southeast Asia. Wang’s discussions with Indonesian officials, including Jokowi and Foreign …

China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi visits PNG, saying Pacific nations aren't 'the backyard' of other countries
8 months ago

China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi visits PNG, saying Pacific nations aren't 'the backyard' of other countries

ABC  

In short: Wang Yi says he wants to support "non-interference" in Pacific countries' domestic affairs. China's top diplomat Wang Yi has taken a swipe at the geo-political jostling for influence in the Pacific, saying Pacific Island countries aren't "the backyard of any major country". In a press conference following the bilateral meeting, where no questions were allowed, Mr Wang urged …

Tonga’s prime minister says he’s open to Chinese help with security support at an upcoming summit
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Tonga’s prime minister says he’s open to Chinese help with security support at an upcoming summit

Associated Press  

MELBOURNE, Australia — Tonga’s prime minister said on Thursday he is open to Beijing’s offer of security support when the South Pacific kingdom hosts a major regional leaders’ summit, raising concerns in the United States as it strives to counter China’s growing influence. Prime Minister Siaosi Sovaleni said there was nothing to fear from China’s offer to help Tonga host …

Tonga's prime minister says he's open to Chinese help with security support at an upcoming summit
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Tonga's prime minister says he's open to Chinese help with security support at an upcoming summit

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Tonga’s prime minister said on …

Washington's overreaction in Pacific is telling: China Daily editorial
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Washington's overreaction in Pacific is telling: China Daily editorial

China Daily  

Reports that up to a dozen Chinese police officers are working in the remote atoll nation of Kiribati have again touched a nerve of the China hawks in Washington, obsessed as they are with their zero-sum game and geopolitical rivalry. A US State Department spokesperson warned the Pacific island country on Monday that it should not "import security forces from …

US could lose strategic Pacific islands to China over blocked funding
9 months, 3 weeks ago

US could lose strategic Pacific islands to China over blocked funding

The Telegraph  

United States defence officials have warned the US may lose ground to China if it does not grant funding to vital island nations used by the military in the Pacific. The blocked funding coincides with a concerted drive by Beijing to shift the balance of power in the Indo-Pacific region in its favour, including over the sensitive issue of Taiwan’s …

China's top diplomat at meeting with US official urges Washington not to support Taiwan independence
10 months, 3 weeks ago

China's top diplomat at meeting with US official urges Washington not to support Taiwan independence

The Independent  

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China’s declining aid to Pacific islands increasingly goes to allies, think tank reports
1 year, 1 month ago

China’s declining aid to Pacific islands increasingly goes to allies, think tank reports

Associated Press  

CANBERRA, Australia — China’s declining aid to the South Pacific is increasingly targeted toward its political allies in the region as appetite there for Chinese credit declines and competition grows with the U.S. for influence, an independent Australian think tank reported Tuesday. Focus on the strategic competition in the South Pacific has heightened since China struck a security pact with …

US Pacific Policy in China’s Shadow
1 year, 3 months ago

US Pacific Policy in China’s Shadow

The Diplomat  

There has been a flurry of Pacific Islands-related press releases coming out of the United States Department of State this year. On May 22 and 23 alone, the State Department issued four major read-outs: “The United States and Papua New Guinea Sign New Defense Cooperation Agreement,” “U.S.-Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Dialogue in Papua New Guinea,” “Secretary Blinken Witnesses the Signing …

Pacific region less secure due to China's assertiveness, says New Zealand PM Chris Hipkins
1 year, 5 months ago

Pacific region less secure due to China's assertiveness, says New Zealand PM Chris Hipkins

Firstpost  

As China asserts itself more, the Pacific region is becoming more contentious and less secure, said New Zealand Prime Minister Chris Hipkins, who stressed the necessity for his country to cooperate with like-minded allies while still engaging with Beijing As China asserts itself more, the Pacific region is becoming more contentious and less secure, said New Zealand Prime Minister Chris …

China signs pact with Solomon Islands to boost cooperation on ‘law enforcement and security matters’
1 year, 5 months ago

China signs pact with Solomon Islands to boost cooperation on ‘law enforcement and security matters’

Associated Press  

BEIJING — The Solomon Islands has signed an agreement to boost cooperation with China on “law enforcement and security matters,” in a move likely to raise concerns among the South Pacific island’s traditional partners including Australia, New Zealand and the United States. The Chinese side will continue to provide support and help to Solomon Islands as needed in strengthening Solomon …

US state dept official heads to China for dialogue amid heightened tensions
1 year, 6 months ago

US state dept official heads to China for dialogue amid heightened tensions

India Today  

A senior US state Department official will travel to China next week, the department said on Saturday, as Washington seeks to boost communication with Beijing at a time of tense relations between the two countries. US Assistant Secretary of State for East Asian and Pacific Affairs Daniel Kritenbrink will discuss "key issues in the bilateral relationship" during his visit to …

China in the Pacific: The Fiji Case
1 year, 7 months ago

China in the Pacific: The Fiji Case

The Diplomat  

Much has changed in the Pacific in the year since Solomon Islands signed a security agreement with China in April 2022. When Bainimarama grasped power in a 2006 military coup, his ostracism by Fiji’s traditional partners in Australia, New Zealand, and the United States was China’s great gain. In turn, Bainimarama adopted a “look north” policy that embraced China’s growing …

China warns against ‘geopolitical games’ as US announces Blinken trip to Papua New Guinea
1 year, 7 months ago

China warns against ‘geopolitical games’ as US announces Blinken trip to Papua New Guinea

Associated Press  

BEIJING — China on Friday warned against the introduction of “geopolitical games” in the South Pacific following the announcement that U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken will visit Papua New Guinea next week. However, Wang added, “We also oppose any introduction of any geopolitical games into the Pacific Island country region.” Biden’s planned Papua New Guinea visit would have been …

'Only One China': Setback To Taiwan As Honduras Severs Ties To Connect With Beijing
1 year, 8 months ago

'Only One China': Setback To Taiwan As Honduras Severs Ties To Connect With Beijing

ABP News  

Honduras established diplomatic relations with China on Sunday, after severing ties with Taiwan, which has been more isolated and is currently recognised by just 13 sovereign governments, including Vatican City, news agency Associated Press reported. Since their civil war split in 1949, China and Taiwan have been fighting for diplomatic recognition, with Beijing spending billions to gain recognition for its …

Taiwan accuses China of involvement in Honduras diplomatic crisis
1 year, 9 months ago

Taiwan accuses China of involvement in Honduras diplomatic crisis

Al Jazeera  

Taiwan’s foreign minister has accused China of involvement in the plan by Honduras to switch diplomatic allegiance from Taipei to Beijing, while also suggesting that the Central American country had demanded a “high price” to maintain relations with Taiwan. The comments by Taiwan’s Foreign Minister Joseph Wu on Thursday came a day after Honduras denied it had demanded $2.5bn in …

Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang slams U.S. Indo-Pacific strategy as ‘encirclement’
1 year, 9 months ago

Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang slams U.S. Indo-Pacific strategy as ‘encirclement’

The Hindu  

Beijing China’s Foreign Minister Qin Gang on March 7 accused the United States of attempting “to encircle China” through its Indo-Pacific strategy, taking aim at what he called “exclusive blocs” led by the U.S. “The U.S. ‘Indo-Pacific Strategy’ seeks to gang up to form exclusive blocs, stir up confrontation, and undermine regional integration,” said Mr. Qin, speaking at the Foreign …

Closer security ties flagged with Vanuatu as Australia wrestles with China's Pacific rise
2 years ago

Closer security ties flagged with Vanuatu as Australia wrestles with China's Pacific rise

ABC  

Australia has cemented closer security ties with Vanuatu as the strategically located Pacific nation assures a visiting bi-partisan delegation led by Foreign Minister Penny Wong that it isn't discussing a similar deal with China. Key points: Vanuatu describes Australia as a "core" security partner That partnership will include further military, policing and cyber security co-operation Vanuatu's foreign minister says the …

US has agreed Pacific Islands deal, offering ‘big dollar numbers’
2 years, 2 months ago

US has agreed Pacific Islands deal, offering ‘big dollar numbers’

Al Jazeera  

The US is looking to reengage in a region where China has been steadily expanding its influence. The United States says it has agreed on a partnership with the Pacific Islands that offers the prospect of “big dollar” help to a region where China has been expanding its influence. Among the measures, the US plans to expand its diplomatic footprint …

Red carpet rolled out in US bid to woo Pacific Islands from China
2 years, 2 months ago

Red carpet rolled out in US bid to woo Pacific Islands from China

Al Jazeera  

Washington rolled out the red carpet this week for the largest gathering of leaders of Pacific island nations ever hosted by the White House. “We’re talking about a very big gap between what America wants in policy terms and what the Pacific wants,” Professor Gregory Fry, a leading expert on the region, said ahead of the summit. This is unprecedented.” …

Pacific nation leaders in Washington as US seeks to deepen ties
2 years, 2 months ago

Pacific nation leaders in Washington as US seeks to deepen ties

Al Jazeera  

The US is elevating its engagement with the Pacific as Beijing increases its presence in the region. Anna Powles, a Pacific security expert at New Zealand’s Massey University, told Al Jazeera that the inaugural summit is about demonstrating the US “is engaged and committed in the Pacific”. Two sources within Solomon Islands’s parliament confirmed to Al Jazeera that Prime Minister …

China strategy in Pacific islands a cause for US concern: Report
2 years, 3 months ago

China strategy in Pacific islands a cause for US concern: Report

Al Jazeera  

To counter China’s growing influence in the Pacific the US should bolster support for island states, new report states. To counter China’s growing influence in the region, the US should bolster support for island states in the north Pacific where it had the strongest historical ties, the report suggests. “Perhaps to a greater extent than any other geographic area, the …

Biden to host Pacific Island summit with wary eye on China
2 years, 3 months ago

Biden to host Pacific Island summit with wary eye on China

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The White House announced Friday that President Joe Biden will host Pacific Island leaders in Washington later this month amid growing worries by the United States and Western allies about China’s activity in the region. Press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said in a statement the meetings Sept. 28-29 “will demonstrate the United States’ deep and enduring partnership with Pacific …

Biden to host Pacific Island summit with wary eye on China
2 years, 3 months ago

Biden to host Pacific Island summit with wary eye on China

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The White House announced Friday that President Joe Biden will …

Beijing's actions not limited to South China Sea, says Taiwan foreign minister | Exclusive
2 years, 4 months ago

Beijing's actions not limited to South China Sea, says Taiwan foreign minister | Exclusive

India Today  

In an exclusive interview with India Today, Taiwan’s foreign minister Joseph Wu took aim at Beijing and said the democracies of the world must unite to counter China’s hegemonic activities. Wu’s defiant stance comes at a time when tensions between Taiwan and China are at an all-time high after Beijing took umbrage against US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s visit to …

Why China is deepening its Solomon Islands ties by funding $66 million Huawei deal
2 years, 4 months ago

Why China is deepening its Solomon Islands ties by funding $66 million Huawei deal

Firstpost  

The deal marks the first financing the island’s country has received from Beijing since it signed a secretive security pact in April, following the severing of diplomatic links to Taiwan Sydney: The Solomon Islands said Thursday that it had secured a $66 million loan from China to fund tech giant Huawei building 161 telecommunications towers across the Pacific nation. The …

China, Pacific island nations foster regional peace and stability
2 years, 4 months ago

China, Pacific island nations foster regional peace and stability

China Daily  

Medical supplies and other relief materials arrive in Honiara, capital of the Solomon Islands, on Feb 18. XINHUA Vital revenue Jason Young, associate professor of political science and international relations at Victoria University in Wellington, New Zealand, said, "Pacific island countries are very distant from many markets, and in recent years we've seen Chinese companies take more and more Pacific …

China, Pacific island nations foster regional peace and stability
2 years, 4 months ago

China, Pacific island nations foster regional peace and stability

China Daily  

Zeng Fanhua, Chinese ambassador to Papua New Guinea, and Papua New Guinea's Prime Minister James Marape take part in the handover of a new hospital on June 20. XINHUA Decadeslong links help fight poverty, forge development paths Diplomatic ties established between China and Pacific island nations in the 1970s have nurtured a common interest in the peace and stability of …

Pacific islands demand climate action as China, US woo region
2 years, 5 months ago

Pacific islands demand climate action as China, US woo region

Al Jazeera  

Pacific island nations, courted by China and the United States, put the superpowers on notice, telling the world’s two biggest carbon emitters to take more action on climate change while pledging unity in the face of a growing geopolitical contest. Leaders at a four-day summit of the Pacific Islands Forum, meeting in Fiji’s capital Suva, bristled at a Chinese attempt …

In Pacific islands, US diplomatic push stirs memories of neglect
2 years, 5 months ago

In Pacific islands, US diplomatic push stirs memories of neglect

Al Jazeera  

As United States Vice President Kamala Harris unveiled a major ramping up of US aid and diplomacy in Pacific island countries on Wednesday, she acknowledged that they had not always received the “attention and support that you deserve”. Speaking after Harris’ announcement, Fijian Prime Minister Frank Bainimarama said the US “is certainly looking a lot more like the Pacific partner …

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