Pacific

Micronesia’s outgoing president calls to cut ties with China, recognize Taiwan

David Panuelo alleges Beijing has bribed many of the Pacific nation’s politicians.

Frank Bainimarama, former Fiji PM, charged with abuse of power

Bainimarama, who ruled for 16 years, and Fiji’s top police officer allegedly halted a 2019 police investigation.

World’s oceans contain 170 trillion plastic particles, study says

Research collated data from several marine regions, including the Pacific.

Southeast Asian and Pacific leaders applaud first-ever global ocean treaty

UN-backed pact is aimed at protecting threatened marine biodiversity.

Beijing special envoy, on Pacific charm offensive, says China is the future

No new Chinese initiatives were announced during Qian Bo’s visits to Papua New Guinea and Micronesia.

Solomons to send 80 athletes to China for Pacific Games training

Solomon Islands hopes it can win a record 40 gold medals at the quadrennial event.

Beijing special envoy, on Pacific charm offensive, says China is the future

No new Chinese initiatives were announced during Qian Bo’s visits to Papua New Guinea and Micronesia.