The Latest Breaking News from Pacific islands

Amplifying narratives about the 'China threat' in the Pacific may help China achieve its broader aims

Yet more proposed Chinese “security agreements” in the Pacific Islands have been leaked.

The Conversation · May 27, 2022

China ForMin hopes relations with Solomon Islands can be model for Pacific islands

China hopes relations with the Solomon Islands can be a model for other Pacific Island countries, Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi said on Thursday, as he starts a regional tour.

Reuters · May 26, 2022

China seeks Pacific islands policing, security cooperation - document

China will seek a region-wide deal with almost a dozen Pacific island countries covering policing, security and data communication cooperation when Foreign Minister Wang Yi hosts a meeting in Fiji next week, documents seen by Reuters show.

Reuters · May 25, 2022

Riots and snubs: In Pacific Islands, a growing wariness of China

Samoan Prime Minister’s decision to skip recent summit is latest evidence of growing mistrust of Beijing.

Al Jazeera · Mar 10, 2022