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International relations
Taiwan frictions surface again as Pacific summit concludes
In break with standard practice, this year's gathering went ahead without external partners
Climate Change
Pacific leaders kickstart fund to finance climate action
Move comes amid 'frustration' felt by smaller states
International relations
Australia and Vanuatu still expect to ink security pact despite delay
Pacific island nation's prime minister holds off on signing deal amid internal divisions
Your Week in Asia
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Indo-Pacific
New Zealand, Australia speak out against Pacific summit exclusions
Solomon Islands' decision to leave out dialogue partners sparks finger-pointing
Defense
Japan doubles security aid recipients, adding Sri Lanka, Thailand
5 Indo-Pacific nations to join eligibility list as China concerns grow
International relations
New Zealand PM talks trade and security with Xi in first visit to China
Beijing and Wellington seek to balance trade with competition over Cook Islands
International relations
China hosts Pacific island countries' envoys as Taiwan issue looms
Beijing urges commitment to One China policy, pledges economic aid
International relations
Solomon Islands MP frets over China influence as ministers hold key meeting
Peter Kenilorea Jr. says island nation needs 'all hands on deck' approach to partnerships
Trump administration
U.S. bolsters 'second island chain' defense with eye on China
Investment on Pacific island reflects threat of Beijing's growing missile capabilities
Big in Asia
Trump policy pivots rattle aid-reliant Pacific ally Palau
Doubts grow over promises of financial support to resist Chinese pressure
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Starlink in the Pacific and Baidu's PR headache
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Policy Asia
Musk's Starlink expansion across the Pacific sparks enthusiasm -- and concern
Deals get remote islanders online, but fears linger over stranded investment, data security
International relations
China, Cook Islands seabed research pact sparks environmental concerns
PM's China visit yielded cooperation deals but rankled New Zealand
Technology
Japan, Australia to bolster IT personnel of Pacific island nations
Initiative aims to reduce reliance on China for communications infrastructure
Sports
Pacific nations' tennis aspirations run up against small island reality
Samoan-Australian's play at Australian Open gives hope to cultures that lack representation
Opinion
Trump's America First risks ceding more ground to China in Pacific
Without coordination with allies like Australia, Washington may fall further behind
International relations
Australia funds Solomon Islands police as latest pushback against China
Pacific nation aims to double the size of its security force to stem civil unrest
International relations
Japan to support telemedicine in Palau with high-speed network
Move competes with China's efforts to extend influence in Pacific islands
International relations
Australia backs PNG rugby team in move to thwart China influence
Arrangement has escape clause if Port Moresby signs security deal with Beijing
International relations
Australia seals Nauru aid deal to counter China's influence
Canberra offers budget, security funding in return for veto over third-country pacts
Taiwan tensions
Taiwan's Lai wraps up Pacific tour as region eyes China's next move
Military drills seen as possibility after president tightens ties with islands and U.S.
International relations
Taiwan's Lai faces test in holding onto Pacific island partners
Regional tour seeks to prevent more diplomatic realignment toward China
Politics
Palau incumbent Whipps claims victory in presidential race
Whipps will remain as leader of the Pacific nation, which recognizes Taiwan
Politics
Palau's close electoral race focused on domestic pressures
Island nation showing no sign of abandoning diplomatic ties with Taiwan
Indo-Pacific
Kiribati holds presidential election with pro-China incumbent in focus
Taneti Maamau would solidify nation's ties with Beijing if reelected, experts say
Opinion
Washington has deftly handled the Pacific Islands region - for the most part
The next U.S. president must maintain Biden's momentum
International relations
Pacific disaster response group aims to streamline preparedness
Australia seen consolidating role as region's primary security partner
Interview
Saudi Arabia to aid Pacific islands in climate fight: official
Development agency chief Al-Marshad stresses need to support most vulnerable states
Indo-Pacific
China-friendly Kiribati president aims for third and final term
Taneti Maamau seen as favorite after pro-Taiwan opposition leader fails to make cut