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...

Maldives Speaker discusses Lanka's financial crisis, issues facing Indian Ocean island nations with Jaishankar

Aug 29, 2022

New Delhi [India], August 29 : Maldives Speaker Mohamed Nasheed held talks with External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar in New Delhi on Monday...

Colombo Port City Project approved in haste, will serve China's strategic interest, says report

Nov 23, 2021

Colombo [Sri Lanka], November 23 : Colombo Port City Project has been approved in haste by the Sri Lankan government to serve China's strategic...

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.