China FM visits Kiribati where fishing ground is at stake China’s foreign minister is visiting the remote Pacific nation of Kiribati, where the future of a vast fishing ground is at stake The Independent UK · May 27, 2022
Fears Biden’s Taiwan comments may raise tensions despite rowback President said US would ‘get involved ’ if China attacked Taiwan, which some saw as policy shift The Guardian - AU · May 25, 2022
Beijing says U.S.-backed Asia plan seeks to 'decouple' countries from China China's foreign ministry said on Wednesday a U.S.-backed economic plan for Asia seeks to decouple countries from the Chinese economy, but many countries are worried about the "huge cost" of doing so. Reuters · May 25, 2022
China wants 10 Pacific nations to endorse sweeping agreement China wants 10 small Pacific nations to endorse a sweeping agreement covering everything from security to fisheries in what one leader warns is a game-changing bid by China to wrest control of the region The Independent UK · May 25, 2022
Solomon Islands journalists shut out of China foreign minister visit, raising secrecy concerns Wang Yi will visit eight countries in 10 days, but media access to his diplomatic push has been severely restricted The Guardian - AU · May 25, 2022
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi visiting multiple nations as Pacific push continues The Chinese government confirms the diplomatic tour will focus on building trust and relationships within the Pacific region. ABC News · May 24, 2022
Biden Says 'One China Policy' Remains In Place, But US Military Would Defend Taiwan From Attack President Joe Biden on Monday said that he would intervene militarily to defend Taiwan from a Chinese attack. Benzinga · May 23, 2022
Biden says US military would step in if China attacked Taiwan President Joe Biden said the U.S. military would intervene to defend Taiwan in any attack from China, comments that appeared to break from the long-standing U.S. policy of “strategic ambiguity” before they were walked back by White House officials. Tribune News Service · May 23, 2022
UN human rights chief starts controversial visit to China and Xinjiang The UN human rights commissioner began a six-day trip to China on Monday. She will visit the remote Xinjiang region, stirring fears about the propaganda value of the visit to the Chinese Communist Party. Radio France Internationale · May 23, 2022
US would defend Taiwan if attacked by China, says Joe Biden President says US’s responsibility to protect island is ‘even stronger’ after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine The Guardian - UK · May 23, 2022
From across the Pacific, Taiwan's president castigates California shooting The leader of the self-governing East Asian island condemned violence following the deadly attack against a Taiwanese congregation in California. WEKU · May 17, 2022
China says NATO military alliance has outlived Cold War origins NATO military exercises are set to begin near the borders of Russia and Ukraine, while Sweden and Finland ponder membership of the western alliance. Meanwhile, Beijing, which is sympathetic to Moscow, questions NATO's credibility, saying the alliance has outlived its original Cold War purpose. Radio France Internationale · Apr 29, 2022
China says Nato has ‘messed up Europe’ and warns over role in Asia-Pacific In response to British foreign secretary’s warning that Beijing must ‘play by the rules’, ministry of foreign affairs says Nato is stirring conflict The Guardian - AU · Apr 29, 2022
Solomon Islands PM suggests Australia’s reaction to China security deal is hysterical and hypocritical Manasseh Sogavare says he wasn’t told about Aukus pact until it was public while Scott Morrison accuses counterpart of parroting China’s lines The Guardian - AU · Apr 29, 2022
The Guardian - AU · Apr 28, 2022 Australia’s foreign minister denounces China’s ‘secret’ security deal with Solomon Islands Marise Payne says other members of the ‘Pacific family’ share concerns but she rejects claims her government ‘dropped the ball’ in the region
ABC News · Apr 26, 2022 Spy boss denies 'intelligence failure' before Solomon Islands signed security pact with China One of Australia's top national security figures denies there was a failure by intelligence agencies to stop a military pact being signed between Solomon Islands and China.
ABC News · Apr 26, 2022 China dismisses speculation about plans for Solomon Islands military base China's Foreign Ministry spokesperson says claims that Beijing intends to build a military base on Solomon Islands after signing a security agreement with the Pacific nation are "completely fabricated".
The Independent UK · Apr 23, 2022 Russia's standing in G-20 not threatened by Ukraine invasion Despite Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Moscow's membership in the Group of 20 remains firmly intact
Al Jazeera · Apr 21, 2022 China’s Xi says talks, not sanctions, should resolve disputes Remarks seen as confirmation that China will stick to stance of not criticising Russian invasion of Ukraine.
ABC News · Apr 19, 2022 China and Solomon Islands sign security pact, Beijing says it is 'not directed at any third party' amid Pacific influence fears China and Solomon Islands have signed a framework agreement on security cooperation — a deal Australia, New Zealand and the US fear could open the door to a Chinese naval base in the South Pacific.
The Independent UK · Apr 19, 2022 Philippines ambassador to China 'Chito' Sta. Romana dies The Philippines' ambassador to China, Jose Santiago “Chito” Sta
Al Jazeera · Apr 4, 2022 For Chinese evacuated from Ukraine, safety costs a pretty penny Chinese nationals fleeing the war-torn country have had bills exceeding $5,000 for charter flights and quarantine.
The Independent UK · Apr 1, 2022 Solomon Islands says China deal won't include military base Seeking to counter fears over its new security alliance with China, the Solomon Islands says it won’t allow China to build a military base there
The New Daily · Mar 31, 2022 Verdict delayed in secretive Beijing trial of Australian A Chinese court has deferred its verdict in the closed-door trial of Australian journalist Cheng Lei, who has been held in China since August 2020.
The Independent UK · Mar 31, 2022 Cheng Lei: Chinese-born Australian journalist put on closed-door trial for spying Australia has raised concerns over the trial’s validity as it was conducted behind closed doors