US steps up its game as China circles Pacific island nations

Jul 12, 2022

Brisbane [Australia], July 12 : The US has stepped up its game in the Pacific after Kiribati opted out of the Pacific Island Forum...

China fails to persuade Pacific island nations to sign security, economic pact

Jun 02, 2022

Beijing [China], June 2 : Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has failed to persuade Pacific island countries to sign an agreement on security and...

Australia, US keeping watch on Wang Yi's visit to Pacific Island nations

May 29, 2022

Beijing [China], May 29 : Australia and the United States are closely watching the Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi's 10-day tour of Pacific island...

PM Modi meets with Pacific Island nation leaders on sidelines of FIPIC Summit

May 22, 2023

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday met with the leaders of Pacific Island nations on the sidelines of the third India-Pacific Islands Cooperation (FIPIC)...

China quietly developing military bases in Pacific islands

Nov 25, 2021

Tarawa [Kiribati], November 25 : China, which wishes to expand its maritime and economic profile has started to court the Pacific island nations.

Palau reaffirms commitment to Taiwan amid growing Chinese influence in Pacific Island nations

Nov 28, 2024

Palau's Ambassador to Taiwan, David Orrukem, stated that Taiwan has the potential to be a dependable partner for the Pacific Island region Taiwan news...