Kiribati

  • Jun 21, 2019
  • 7 min read

Influence pushes will destabilise Pacific Islands

China, Taiwan and others seek to increase their Pacific-area influence

Pacific
  • Sep 3, 2018
  • 7 min read

Beijing will vie with Canberra and others in Pacific

Beijing is eyeing greater influence in the Pacific, to Canberra’s and Wellington’s concern

China
  • Nov 24, 2008
  • 6 min read

PACIFIC: Global slowdown weighs on Pacific Islands

While their isolation and lack of development offer some insulation against the financial crisis,...

Pacific
  • Dec 5, 2007
  • 7 min read

PACIFIC: Good growth but outlook is uncertain

The reviews present a mixed picture of the Pacific Islands states, whose economic health is...

Pacific
  • Jan 11, 2005
  • 6 min read

CHINA/TAIWAN/PACIFIC: Rivals woo Pacific Island states

As China emerges as a major Pacific power it is becoming more assertive in its opposition to...

China
  • Apr 8, 2004
  • 6 min read

PACIFIC: Doubts frustrate forum's integration efforts

The Pacific Island Forum held a special summit in Auckland on April 6 to consider sweeping...

Pacific
  • Dec 16, 2003
  • 6 min read

CHINA/KIRIBATI: Beijing keen to become Pacific power

Kiribati has rebuffed China and granted diplomatic recognition to Taiwan. Kiribati was the site...

China