Politics • Solomon Islands • ChinaSolomons govt minister wants Chinese policing programmes droppedPeter Kenilorea Jr says the government should focus on economic development partnerships with China rather than expanding security cooperation.Christine RovoiWed, 24 Jun
Pacific Region • Solomon Islands • ChinaSolomons PM says China security pact must stay secret despite review pledgeMatthew Wale says a controversial security agreement with Beijing cannot be made public because of a legally binding secrecy clause, just days after signalling he would review the deal.Christine RovoiFri, 12 Jun
Politics • Solomon Islands • Aotearoa New Zealand • China • United StatesAre New Zealand and the Pacific being pushed towards a more militarised future?As Solomons PM Matthew Wale returns home after visits to Australia and NZ, Pacific leaders and experts warn the region is drifting towards a security-focused path set by global power rivalry.Christine RovoiWed, 10 Jun
Politics • Solomon Islands • ChinaSolomon Islands PM says he removed officials to access secret China dealMatthew Wale says he was denied access to Solomon Islands' controversial security agreement with China until days before his visit to Australia as his government signals a major foreign policy reset.Christine RovoiThu, 04 Jun
Pacific Region • Vanuatu • Australia • ChinaVanuatu to sign new deals with Australia, China as PM defends sovereignty concernsPrime Minister Jotham Napat says the two major cooperation agreements with China and Australia are needed to protect Vanuatu’s independence.PMN NewsTue, 26 May
Pacific Region • Cook Islands • ChinaCook Islands prime minister to attend inauguration of new vessel in ChinaMark Brown will travel to China next week for the launch of the MV Tuitui Moana, a new vessel designed to improve transport links between Rarotonga and the outer islands.PMN NewsThu, 21 May
Pacific Region • Papua New Guinea • ChinaMarape’s China visit puts spotlight on ‘grass that feeds a nation’ and PNG’s push for growthFrom a reunion with the inventor of Juncao to high-level trade talks in Guangdong, Papua New Guinea’s prime minister uses his China visit to push food security, investment, and stronger regional ties.Christine RovoiWed, 29 Apr
Opinion • Cook Islands • China • Aotearoa New ZealandResetting trust in the Pacific, not redrawing the lines of powerCook Islands-NZ security deal marks a necessary reset but framing it as a win over China risks missing the point, writes political analyst William Numanga.William Numanga, Political AnalystSat, 11 Apr
Politics • Papua New Guinea • China • United StatesPacific's missing piece: Why US-China rivalry lacks legitmacy, not just power - experts revealAmid growing competition between Washington and Beijing for influence across the Pacific, recent policy moves, postponed security agreements, and local voices could decide the future of the region.Christine RovoiThu, 29 Jan
Tonga Election 2025 • Tonga • ChinaTonga's King Tupou VI visits China as election raises new fears for island's democracyThe King’s state visit to Beijing comes a day after Tonga’s low-turnout vote amid debate about the kingdom’s political future as newly elected MPs prepare to choose the next prime minister.PMN NewsFri, 21 Nov
