China’s economic slowdown has become its diplomatic weapon in the Pacific
China’s rise in the Pacific isn’t just about aid or diplomacy — it’s about survival and power. As…
Third narco sub found in Solomon Islands, as cocaine and meth trafficking comes to the Pacific
Reubenson and Martin Fugui have been boating around their island village their entire lives, but they’d never seen…
Chinese presence in the Pacific runs deep and is now reshaped by Beijing’s ambitions
Golden, serene, and its belly polished smooth by tens of thousands of hands. This Chinese-style statue — the…
Pacific Islands Forum sees Australia-China push for regional influence get ‘comical’
This week, Pacific leaders — as well as hundreds of officials, diplomats and journalists — will gather in…
Solomon Islands defends blocking almost two dozen leaders from Pacific Islands Forum
Solomon Islands Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele has defended his move to block almost two dozen nations from a…
China, US could be excluded from Pacific Islands Forum amid pressure over Taiwan
Solomon Islands could try to defuse a potentially explosive stoush over Taiwan’s participation in a key regional meeting…
Tsunami warnings fade after one of the largest earthquakes ever recorded. Here’s what to know
HONOLULU (AP) — One of this century’s most powerful earthquakes struck off the coast of Russia and generated…