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British foreign minister’s belated visit to the Pacific a welcome counter to Chinese influence

James Cleverly’s trip won’t buy the west any semblance of strategic exclusivity in the Pacific, but it does show the UK’s renewed commitment to region

The Guardian - AU

In New Caledonia, Australia urges Pacific island unity amid China, U.S. competition

Australia's foreign minister urged Pacific island countries on Thursday to stay united in the face of great power competition as she visited New Caledonia, where the president raised concerns about Australia's AUKUS nuclear submarine programme.

Reuters

Boosting Solomons ties ‘crucial’ for Pacific prosperity

Tim Ayres will use a speech at a business forum to outline the strengths of Australia's economic relationship with the Solomon Islands.

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Boosting Solomons ties 'crucial' for Pacific prosperity

Assistant Trade Minister Tim Ayres has used a speech at a business forum to outline the strengths of Australia's economic relationship with the Solomon Islands.

AAP

Solomon Islands electricity most expensive in the world, but its government says hydro energy is coming

Solomon Islands has the world's most expensive electricity and one leader says it's keeping them "in the Dark Ages".

ABC News

Asia’s arms race: potential flashpoints from Taiwan to the South China Sea

Guardian correspondents look at the buildup of tensions across the region, from North Korea to the Pacific islands

The Guardian - AU

US moves to open fourth new Pacific embassy, speculation mounts Joe Biden could visit region

United States President Joe Biden is due in Sydney for a meeting with other Quad leaders in late May, with speculation mounting it might be part of a wider regional tour.

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Solomons PM joins Pacific push for NZ visa waiver access

With more than half NZ's rejected visitor visa applications coming from just nine Pacific nations, Manasseh Sogavare made his plea to visiting NZ MPs – the start of a flood of nations competing to prove their credentials in the region.

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Samoan Prime Minister Fiame Naomi Mata'afa warns China not the only outside power looking to increase their presence in Pacific

During a visit to Canberra, Samoan Prime Minister Fiame Naomi Mata'afa warns that China is not the only major power that may want to secure further military access to the Pacific "under the guise of protecting assets".

ABC News

Chinese state company wins contract to redevelop Solomon Islands port, prompting cautious response

Samoa’s prime minister says port ‘might morph into something else’ and suggests Pacific countries may have to monitor situation

The Guardian - AU

Hayashi meets with Solomon Islands prime minister

Foreign Minister Yoshimasa Hayashi and Solomon Islands Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare confirmed during Hayashi's visit to the Pacific island nation that they would enhance their cooperation to realize a free and open Indo-Pacific.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Queer Pacific Islanders call for greater acceptance, self-love and decriminalisation during Sydney WorldPride

Pacific queer activists call for greater acceptance, decriminalisation during Sydney WorldPride celebrations

ABC News

Australia and New Zealand best placed to survive nuclear apocalypse, study finds

Researchers say food and energy security boosts prospects for civilisation to continue, along with Vanuatu, Iceland and Solomon Islands

The Guardian - AU

Opposition in majority in key Solomon Islands province after anti-China leader ousted

The opposition has taken a majority in the assembly of the most populous Solomon Islands province after Daniel Suidani, a vocal critic of the country's relationship with China, lost a no-confidence vote, an adviser to the ousted leader said on Wednesday.

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Al Jazeera

China-sceptic leader of Solomon Islands largest province removed

Daniel Suidani was known for his support of Taiwan, even after Honiara switched diplomatic allegiance to Beijing.

ABC News

Solomon Islands police tear gas supporters of ousted pro-Taiwan provincial premier after no-confidence vote

Police in the Solomon Islands town of Auki fire tear gas on dozens of protesters after a prominent provincial leader loses a controversial no-confidence vote.

Reuters

Solomon Islands ousts official critical of close relations with China

A vocal critic of China and leader of the most populous province in the Solomon Islands has been removed from office after a no-confidence vote by the provincial legislature on Tuesday, Australian state broadcaster ABC reported.

ABC News

Meet Solo, the 2023 Pacific Games mascots raising awareness for endangered turtle species

Solomon Islands boast the largest turtle nesting grounds in the Pacific, with sea turtles intrinsic to the archipelago's culture. However, three species are now endangered, two critically so.

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‘Symbol of renewal’: US reopens Solomon Islands embassy

The US has been stepping up engagement with the Pacific amid concerns about China’s influence in the region.

Reuters

U.S. opens embassy in Solomon Islands, Blinken says

The United States has opened an embassy in the Solomon Islands after a 30-year absence as it seeks to boost diplomatic relations in the Pacific as a counter to China.

The Independent UK

US opens embassy in Solomon Islands to counter China

The United States has opened an embassy in the Solomon Islands in its latest move to counter China’s push into the Pacific

Al Jazeera

Pacific Islands fear brain drain from Australia job scheme

While work schemes offer Pacific Islanders economic opportunities, critics say they exacerbate labour shortages at home.

Al Jazeera

Australia finalising new security pact with Papua New Guinea

The Bilateral Security Treaty with PNG comes after China signed a security pact with the Solomon Islands in April.

The Guardian - AU

Australia and Papua New Guinea pledge new security pact saying interests are ‘intertwined’

In contrast with security deal between China and Solomon Islands, the Australia-PNG agreement will be ‘public and transparent’, prime ministers vow

The Guardian - AU

Coalition must listen ‘carefully to Pacific island nations’, Simon Birmingham says before bipartisan tour

Statement comes despite torrid debates during election campaign over policies towards China and its security deal with Solomon Islands

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