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
Telecommunication
Japan set to provide aid for South Pacific telecom infrastructure
NTT expected to play role in region that is nerve center for undersea communications
Opinion
U.S. military must reinforce Guam's crumbling infrastructure
Tiny Pacific territory is Washington's 'rusty spear' in the Pacific power struggle
International relations
Pacific leaders' statement scrubbed of Taiwan reference after China protest
Island's deputy foreign minister says 'outside force' sowing division
International relations
China condemns support for Taiwan at Pacific leaders' forum
Envoy calls language in joint communique 'unacceptable' and a 'mistake'
International relations
Pacific leaders back Australia-funded regional policing plan
Initiative follows Beijing's efforts to boost its security presence in region
Climate Change
Climate change is creating need for migration pathways, IOM chief says
U.N. agency chief sees remittances as tool to boost Pacific island development
Interview
Australian senator upholds motion denying China's U.N. claim to Taiwan
David Fawcett highlights economic risk of potential Chinese move to change status quo
Climate Change
U.N. secretary-general issues 'SOS' on Pacific's rising seas
Water levels in parts of region up at nearly twice the global rate since 1993
International relations
Pacific Island Forum leaders meeting: 5 things to know
Climate and geopolitics on agenda as hundreds attend high-level event
International relations
'Pre-bunking' is key tactic in disinformation fight, says Taiwan's Audrey Tang
Former digital minister says important to warn public to brace for fake news
International relations
Pacific island news outlets face government pressure, China influence
Beijing looks to lean on struggling media through financial support, prompting Australian reply
Indo-Pacific
Kiribati election poses test for China-friendly leader
Critics say pivot to Beijing hasn't solved Pacific island nation's core issues
Defense
Palau-based radar delayed despite U.S. focus on 2nd island chain
Air Force says construction issues slow project amid funding review
Environment
Pacific nations urge Japan to clean up WWII shipwrecks
Oil leaks put coral reefs, mangroves and fisheries at risk, researcher warns
Interview
PALM10: Pacific leaders discuss China, trade, and climate change
Triennial gathering provides chance for Japan to deepen ties with strategic region
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International relations
On topic: PALM works to boost security amid China tensions
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Indo-Pacific
New Zealand foreign minister calls for 'more compromise' on New Caledonia
Comments on territory in Japan speech spark response from French envoy
Interview
Tuvalu welcomes subsea cable but worries about possible China cyberattack
Japan to provide equipment to counter 'forthcoming' threat
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Indo-Pacific
Japan, Pacific islands to boost security ties as China's influence grows
Summit cites 'increasing complexity' of geopolitics, though views of Beijing differ
International relations
Japan, Pacific island nations agree to boost ties ahead of summit
Leaders expected to exchange views on climate change, maritime issues
Interview
Palau says China exerting 'new level' of pressure
President cites rejection of delegation to Macao and suspect cyber assault
International relations
10th Pacific Islands Leaders Meeting: 5 things to know
Three-day meeting is latest step in Japan's deeper engagement to counter China
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Opinion
Pacific powers must strike careful balance in New Caledonia
Support for reconstruction needs to be attentive to Kanak sensitivities