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Former Fijian PM Frank Bainimarama Banned From Parliament for ‘Seditious’ Speech

Fiji’s former prime minister and incumbent opposition leader Frank Bainimarama has been banned from parliament for three years after making "seditious" remarks and insulting the president. The Fijian Parliament voted ...

February 21, 2023BY Nina Nguyen

US Pledges $810 Million to Pacific Islands as ‘Enduring Commitment’ to Counter Beijing’s Influence

U.S. President Joe Biden on Sept. 29 announced US$810 million in new funding to Pacific Island nations over ...

September 30, 2022BY Henry Jom

Pacific Islanders Say ‘No Thanks’ to Chinese ‘Friendship’

Commentary In late May, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi held a virtual summit with the leaders of several ...

June 6, 2022BY Richard A. Bitzinger

China Strikes Deal With Pacific Nation Samoa, Including a Toehold in Local Policing

China inked a deal with the Pacific island nation of Samoa on Saturday to deepen diplomatic ties, as ...

May 29, 2022BY Nina Nguyen

Australia at Risk of Losing Ground to China in Pacific: Expert

One of Australia's highest foreign policy priorities, the Pacific Step-up, is at risk of losing ground to China if ...

September 21, 2020BY Victoria Kelly-Clark

Australia Promises Aid to Coronavirus-Alert Pacific as Cyclone Tears Through

Australia said on April 9 it stood ready to help nearby Pacific Island nations in the aftermath of ...

April 9, 2020BY Reuters

Report Highlights Beijing’s Indo-Pacific Ambitions

A recent Australian report has illuminated the Chinese regime’s intention to rival other major powers, including the United ...

December 8, 2019BY Frank Fang

Air Niugini Plane Crash Leaves 1 Person Dead, Officials Say

One person has been confirmed dead after a plane crashed into a Pacific lagoon in Micronesia, according to ...

October 1, 2018BY Jack Phillips