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China’s low-cost deal with Solomon Islands paper could bring large strategic benefit

China’s low-cost deal with Solomon Islands paper could bring large strategic benefit

Beijing pays Solomon Star to 'promote the truth about China’s generosity,' intentions in Pacific region.

Killings in Papua New Guinea highlands fueled by hired gunmen, police say

Killings in Papua New Guinea highlands fueled by hired gunmen, police say

Video of naked corpses dragged behind a vehicle shows the aftermath of a recent tribal clash in Enga province.

Chinese navy’s floating hospital visits Solomon Islands as part of soft-power mission

Chinese navy’s floating hospital visits Solomon Islands as part of soft-power mission

The U.S. Navy hospital ship Mercy is expected in the Solomon Islands in November during the Pacific Games.

Pacific island countries facing faster sea level rise, UN says

Pacific island countries facing faster sea level rise, UN says

2022 saw flood-related losses rise more than fourfold.

Solomon Islands leader credits China-aided Pacific Games as economic lifeline

Solomon Islands leader credits China-aided Pacific Games as economic lifeline

China has officially handed over the main stadium for the 2023 Pacific Games to the Solomon Islands.

Solomon Islands says Australia to enlarge, extend security deployment

Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare said “huge” security support is needed for the Pacific Games, national elections.

Solomon Islands leader credits China-aided Pacific Games as economic lifeline

Solomon Islands leader credits China-aided Pacific Games as economic lifeline

China has officially handed over the main stadium for the 2023 Pacific Games to the Solomon Islands.

Palau’s President Surangel Whipps (left) and United States Navy Rear Adm. Michael Day are pictured signing a maritime law enforcement agreement in Koror, Palau on Aug. 23, 2023.

Palau, United States expand maritime security arrangements after Chinese incursions

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The new agreement allows the U.S. to enforce regulations in Palau’s waters without a Paluan officer present.

Papua New Guinea Prime Minister James Marape (right) speaks as U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken looks on at a press conference in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea on May 22, 2023.

Papua New Guinea opposition seeks Supreme Court review of US defense pact

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The agreement has been criticized by some groups as overly accommodative to Washington’s interests.

To the Chinese diaspora in New Zealand, China mutes critics and feeds talking points

To the Chinese diaspora in New Zealand, China mutes critics and feeds talking points

Independent Chinese media outlets go out of business and are replaced with Beijing-friendly voices.

Papua New Guinea Prime Minister James Marape (right) shakes hands with USAID Administrator Samantha Power after their meeting in Port Moresby, Aug. 13, 2023.

USAID chief Power highlights electricity access, health in Papua New Guinea visit

Samantha Power said it’s the first time a USAID head has visited the most populous Pacific Island country.

Members of the army look on as the USNS Mercy, a Navy hospital ship, departs the Naval Station San Diego and heads to the Port of Los Angeles to aid local medical facilities dealing with Coronavirus disease patients, in San Diego, California, U.S., March 23, 2020.

US to open expanded aid mission to Pacific island countries

The Palau Capital building is seen in Melekeok, June 20, 2009. Palau’s Angaur state, home to about 140 people, is suing the U.S. and Palau governments and American military contractors for allegedly damaging the environment when clearing land for a U.S. over-the-horizon radar facility.

Lawsuit in Palau seeks to suspend work on US military radar site

Pedestrians walk past China’s embassy in the Solomon Islands’ capital Honiara on Nov. 16, 2022.

Solomon Islands newspaper promised positive China coverage in exchange for funding

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