Solomon Islands PM says foreign military sites ‘never’ allowed
Manasseh Sogavare said he would not do anything that undermines national security or jeopardises regional stability.Solomon Islands Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare has said that…
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Climate change gets ‘highest priority’ in US, Pacific agreement
New partnership deal signed by 14 nations follows historic summit at the White House and comes as China extends influence in the region.The United States and Pacific island nations…
Tuvalu promises to ‘stand firm’ with Taiwan amid Pacific rivalry
The tiny nation is one of four in the Pacific that still maintains formal ties with Taiwan.The leader of the Pacific island nation of Tuvalu has promised to “stand firm” on its…
No response to US coastguard request to refuel in Solomon Islands
Ship was on patrol for regional fisheries agency when port visit request was made amid tension over China security pact.A United States Coast Guard vessel was unable to make a…
Pacific islands demand climate action as China, US woo region
Pacific island nations, courted by China and the United States, put the superpowers on notice, telling the world’s two biggest carbon emitters to take more action on climate change…
China’s Pacific tour spurs hopes and fears in tiny island nations
At a carefully choreographed press conference in the Solomon Islands capital of Honiara, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi made a promise that will be bookmarked by diplomats and…
Fix poverty first to counter China, Solomon Islanders tell West
The United States and Australia are building new embassies and offering tens of millions of dollars in cash to counter Chinese influence in the Solomon Islands following the…