Politics • Papua New Guinea • ChinaEnvoy warns Pacific strategic contest is shifting as PNG says it will close Taiwan officeAndrew Shearer says Western democracies are struggling to keep pace with China's growing influence across the region as Papua New Guinea says it will close Taiwan's representative office.Christine RovoiMon, 20 Jul
Opinion • Solomon IslandsWill’s Word: The Pacific Islands Forum feels like the United Nations 2.0Solomon Islands’ plan to keep global powers out of the forum may give Pacific nations space to talk but could also signal shifting allegiances.William TeriteFri, 15 Aug
