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Measuring China’s diplomatic reach in the Pacific

China’s investments in the Pacific can be ad hoc and fragmented, but its diplomatic presence has consistently grown.

360info · Jul 4, 2022

How China’s presence has grown in the Pacific in the past decade

China’s presence in the Pacific has taken new forms. What was once purely economic, is now much deeper.

360info · Jul 3, 2022

Not if, but when: unless Papua New Guinea prepares now, the next big earthquake could wreak havoc in Lae

Earthquakes can be especially devastating for developing countries, where competing priorities can stymie resource allocation towards earthquake resilience.

The Conversation · Jul 3, 2022

PNG stalwart Mead vows to make difference

David Mead has pledged to use his profile to make a difference in Papua New Guinea now that he has retired from international rugby league.

AAP · Jun 26, 2022

PNG defeat Fiji in physical Pacific Test

Papua New Guinea have defeated Fiji 24-14, ensuring captain David Mead ended his Kumuls' career on a high note at Campbelltown Sports Stadium.

AAP · Jun 25, 2022

Test match an NRL audition for PNG

Saturday night's Test match against Fiji will give PNG the chance to prove they have the talent and appetite to support an NRL team.

AAP · Jun 23, 2022

Anthony Albanese is invited to visit PNG but its citizens must first elect a prime minister

In less than a fortnight, Papua New Guineans will head to the polls in an election that will likely see James Marape or Peter O'Neill elected prime minister. With tensions in the region high, the vote is being closely watched.

ABC News · Jun 22, 2022

De Belin can't see himself playing for PNG

Jack de Belin says he'll not feel right playing rugby league for Papua New Guinea as he is unwilling to take a local's spot.

AAP · Jun 17, 2022

Papua New Guinea women's football team dig deep as they aim for World Cup qualification

With game practice scarce, the Papua New Guinea Women's National Football team are playing against men and training their hearts out. But can the five-time gold medallists of the Pacific Games make it to the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup? The pressure is on.

ABC News · Jun 11, 2022

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi says resetting China–Australia relations requires 'concrete action'

Wang Yi makes comments about China–Australia relations to members of the Chinese media while visiting Papua New Guinea, as he rounds out an eight-country tour of the Pacific where many deals were signed.

ABC News · Jun 4, 2022