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Pacific pushback but no condemnation over China missile

A statement by Pacific leaders expressing concern over China's missile test is being viewed as a sign of pragmatism as nations walk a diplomatic tightrope.

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Pacific leaders thrash out stance behind closed doors

Pacific Islands Forum hosts Palau says it is determined to pursue a regional-wide condemnation of China for its recent missile test.

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The two sides to Australia's climate record in Pacific

Pacific nations are enthusiastic partners with Australia on renewable projects in their region but remain frustrated at high-emitting countries.

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Australia backs climate 'talkfest' despite leader snubs

Critics of the planned turnout to the Pacific pre-COP are being "really disrespectful" to the region's aspirations for the summit, Anthony Albanese says.

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Taiwan defends role at Pacific summit as China rages

Australia has backed the right of Pacific nations to set their own rules after China raised opposition to Taiwan's presence at the forum summit in Palau.

AAP

Taiwan-friendly Palau changes Pacific forum dynamic

The host of this year's Pacific Islands Forum leaders meeting, Palau, is decidedly friendly territory for Australia after several challenging summits.

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How Pacific nations plan to go from spending up to 25% of GDP on fossil fuels to running on 100% renewables

Picture dusk falling somewhere in the Solomon Islands. A fisher’s skiff glides home using a whisper-quiet electric outboard motor. In the Cook Islands, a big battery steadies the island grid. In Papua New Guinea’s highlands, solar kits bring electric light to homes for the first time.

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Amid squabbles, bombast and competing interests, what can Cop30 achieve?

Climate summit in Brazil needs to find way to stop global heating accelerating amid stark divisions

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Climate, China concern bookend Pacific leaders meeting

A major Pacific leaders conference has wrapped up, with Australia warned about its stance on major coal and gas projects and "silencing" of Pacific voices.

AAP

Pro-US Incumbent Claims Victory In Palau Presidential Vote

Incumbent Palau President Surangel Whipps Jr claimed victory Monday in national elections, keeping the pro-US leader in power as China seeks greater influence across the Pacific.

International Business Times

Palau Confirms 'Major' Cyberattack, Points To China

Palau's President Surangel Whipps on Wednesday said the tiny country, one of Taiwan's few diplomatic allies, had suffered a major cyberattack, pointing the finger at China.

International Business Times

Congress ‘gradually destroying’ US relations with Pacific ally, Marshall Islands president warns

Hilda Heine says US funding delays damage relationship with the Pacific nation as lawmakers say hold-up delivers a ‘gift’ to China

The Guardian - AU

Afternoon Update: Australia to impose coal and gas price limits; NSW blocks Byron Bay short-term housing cap; and UK airports ease liquids rule

Labor’s energy bill passes parliament including price caps

The Guardian - AU

Coalition should have heeded calls from Pacific to raise climate targets, Simon Birmingham says

Liberal senator says Australia’s approach to emissions debate had not been ‘ideal’ for Pacific relations

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China relationship vital for Pacific: PM

Re-establishing dialogue with China is important for peace and stability, the prime minister has said after an Australian delegation wrapped its Pacific tour.

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Palau says committed to supporting Taiwan despite 'mounting aggressions'

The president of Palau said on Thursday that his small Pacific island nation is committed to supporting Taiwan despite "mounting aggressions", offering his strong backing at a time Beijing is ramping up pressure against Taipei in the region.

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Pacific leaders strike a deal to keep Micronesian nations from splitting with Pacific Islands Forum

Micronesian leaders abandon demands for the current secretary-general of the Pacific Islands Forum to step down immediately, allowing him to serve out his term until 2024.

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