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Pacific pushback but no condemnation over China missile

A statement by Pacific leaders expressing concern over China's missile test is being viewed as a sign of pragmatism as nations walk a diplomatic tightrope.

AAP · Sep 3

Who is Trump's Venezuela go-between?

PRESS REVIEW – Wednesday, September 2: We look at papers' coverage of the shadowy Venezuelan magnate who brokered the Washington-Caracas oil deal. In other news, the Pacific Islands Forum wants to talk climate change, but China's anger at the presence of Taiwan is stealing the limelight. Finally, the Bayeux Tapestry…

France 24 · Sep 2

Nauru to be endorsed as next Pacific Islands Forum host

The next string of Pacific Islands Forum hosts are now set: New Zealand in 2027, Nauru in 2028, Marshall Islands in 2029 and in 2031, French Polynesia.

AAP · Sep 2

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China warns of "consequences" as Taiwan attends Pacific Islands Forum

China has issued a stern warning about Taiwan's involvement in the Pacific Islands Forum. In response, Taiwan’s foreign minister passionately defended the nation's regional partnerships and ongoing contributions. Leaders from Australia and New Zealand emphasized the forum’s independence from external pressures, asserting that the Pacific family must have the right…

The Times of India · Sep 1

Taiwan’s presence at Pacific forum draws China warning of 'consequences'

China issued a warning of unspecified consequences after Taiwan attended the Pacific Islands Forum. Australia and New Zealand rejected China's assertion of influence over forum attendees. Taiwan defended its participation as a partner working for a prosperous Pacific. Major powers are competing for influence and offering infrastructure investments. This competition…

The Economic Times · Sep 1

Great power rivalry threatens to overshadow a summit of some of the world's smallest island nations

Leaders from some of the world’s least populous states are gathering in Palau for the Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting

The Independent UK · Aug 31

Taiwan-friendly Palau changes Pacific forum dynamic

The host of this year's Pacific Islands Forum leaders meeting, Palau, is decidedly friendly territory for Australia after several challenging summits.

AAP · Aug 30

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Pacific summit underway in Palau without key leaders

Anthony Albanese, Chris Bowen and Pat Conroy are leading Australia's diplomatic effort at this year's Pacific Islands Forum leaders meeting.

AAP · Aug 30

Pacific Islands Forum meeting in turmoil after several leaders pull out of Palau summit

Solomon Islands prime minister cancels his appearance, along with leaders from Fiji, Vanuatu and Samoa

The Guardian - AU · Aug 30

Advantage Australia in Pacific contest but risks await

Pacific leaders are set to gather in Palau for a bumper edition of the region's biggest summit: the Pacific Islands Forum.

AAP · Aug 28

Winston Peters wants to be Pacific's Trump whisperer

A year after the United States withdrew billions of dollars in foreign assistance, New Zealand is hopeful it can coax fresh investment into the Pacific region.

AAP · Feb 27

Climate fund top-up for Australia's Pacific neighbours

Australia is adding another half a billion dollars to its infrastructure fund for the Pacific, with spending to focus on digital projects.

AAP · Jan 26

Australia squeezed on climate by Vanuatu minister

Vanuatu's climate change adaptation minister Ralph Regenvanu says a recent World Court advisory opinion has reset the legal framework on climate change.

AAP · Sep 10, 2025

Gas call takes shine off Australia's Pacific blitz

Australia's fossil fuel exports remain a source of tension as Pacific leaders double down on supporting a bid to co-host global climate talks.

AAP · Sep 10, 2025

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AAP · Sep 8, 2025

PM confident of Vanuatu pact despite treaty delay

A $500 million security pact between Australia and Vanuatu has been put on hold despite talks between Anthony Albanese and his Pacific counterpart.

International Business Times · Sep 8, 2025

China 'Elephant In The Room' At Fraught Pacific Islands Summit

Pacific Islands leaders are meeting in the Solomons this week for an influential summit clouded by differences over China's mounting influence in the region that risks scuppering regional cooperation.

The Guardian - AU · Sep 8, 2025

Pacific Islands Forum: climate crisis tops agenda as China exclusion casts shadow over leaders meeting

Pacific Islands Forum 2025 faces bumpy start with China, the US and Taiwan uninvited from discussions, as Pacific leaders gather in Solomon Islands

AAP · Sep 7, 2025

Climate finance crunch time at Pacific leader talks

The existential threat of climate change and ever-intensifying regional rivalries will loom large over Pacific leader talks in Honiara.

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AAP · Jul 31, 2025

Australia, Pacific cops to discuss regional deployments

Police chiefs from across the Pacific, including Australia, are set to meet and discuss a joint training program that deploys officers across the region.

AAP · May 19, 2025

Foreign minister to blitz key Pacific island states

Vanuatu, Tonga and Fiji are the first three Pacific island states on the foreign minister's itinerary as Australia continues to build influence in the region.

AAP · Apr 10, 2025

New Zealand simplifies visa rules for Pacific

New Zealand is waiving visa requirements for Pacific Island travellers who already have Australian visas, the government has announced.

AAP · Dec 9, 2024

Tongan PM Sovaleni resigns ahead of no-confidence vote

Tonga's parliament must elect a new prime minister following the resignation of Hu'akavameiliku Siaosi Sovaleni after three years in the job.

AAP · Oct 30, 2024

Leaders pose ideas as New Caledonia mission wraps up

A three-day Pacific Islands Forum-sponsored mission to Noumea has finished and will post findings on the troubled political situation in New Caledonia.

China's Influence In Pacific Diplomacy Sparks Controversy

Diplomatic storm at Pacific Islands Forum as China-Taiwan clash reveals power struggles and challenges of diplomacy.

The Independent UK · Sep 2, 2024

Pacific leaders' summit erases mention of Taiwan after Chinese anger, fracturing a shaky accord

Turmoil over China’s influence in the affairs of South Pacific island nations has flared as it emerged that a Pacific leader at the region’s most important diplomatic summit apparently pledged to erase an affirmation of Taiwan’s involvement in the meeting from its closing statement

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