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Poll position: What Australia’s election holds for the Pacific
Australia’s policies toward the Pacific will continue to be primarily driven by China’s resurgence, no matter who is elected.
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The South Pacific Is the New Frontline in the Rivalry with China
A few weeks ago, commercial flights over the Tasman Sea — located between Australia and New Zealand — were forced to divert after they were warned by the ...
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Pacific Islands Forum to build relations with various nations, its chief says
The chief of the Pacific Islands Forum has stressed the importance of its members building relations with various countries, saying, "we don't want to take sides." The forum is a group of ...
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Pacific unite to address security challenges
This was highlighted by the Pacific Island Forum Secretary-General Baron Waqa during a press conference in Suva today. Waqa says amid increasing global tensions, leaders and security experts are ...
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Libs refuse to back Australia-Pacific climate forum bid
A major climate summit Australia hopes to host with Pacific island nations could be in jeopardy under a coalition government. It has reignited the debate between Labor and the Liberals over ...
East Asia Forum19d
Shifting tides in the Blue Pacific
Despite this Tuvalu joined other Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) members in calling out Australia for its ‘immoral and hypocritical’ position on exporting fossil fuels and not setting a deadline for a ...
Wall Street Journal19d
Cathay Pacific Annual Profit Rises Slightly but Flags Trade Risks
Cathay Pacific’s annual net profit rose slightly ... conflicts pose to supply chains in the industry. Hong Kong’s flag carrier on Wednesday reported net profit of 9.89 billion Hong Kong ...
Indiatimes21d
10 facts about Vanuatu, the Pacific Island nation that cancelled Lalit Modi’s passport
Vanuatu, a tiny island nation in the South Pacific, has recently drawn international attention after its Prime Minister, Jotham Napat, ordered the cancellation of fugitive businessman Lalit Modi ...
Global Times21d
Japanese media’s portrayal of China’s co-op with Pacific Islands shows erroneous mindset: expert
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan announced on Monday that Tokyo will establish a framework for dialogue with the Pacific Islands ... of the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) Baron Devavesi ...
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China in the Indo-Pacific: February 2025
Chalinee Thirasupa/ Reuters In February 2025, China expanded its influence in the Indo-Pacific through diplomatic outreach, infrastructure investment, and coordinated security efforts—hosting ...
Hindustan Times22d
10 facts about Vanuatu, the Pacific island country that cancelled Lalit Modi’s passport
Modi was earlier learnt to have acquired citizenship of Vanuatu, an island nation in the Pacific Ocean that is known for its Citizenship-by-Investment (CBI) programme. Vanuatu is an island nation ...