Kiribati

  • 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
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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
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CHINA/KIRIBATI: Beijing keen to become Pacific power

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

China
  • Aug 31, 2001
  • 7 min read

PACIFIC: Forum struggles to maintain its relevance

The Pacific Islands Forum held its 30th annual summit earlier this month in Nauru....

Pacific
  • Aug 31, 2001
  • 1 min read

PACIFIC:

The Pacific Islands Forum held its 30th annual summit earlier this month in Nauru.

Pacific
  • Aug 24, 2001
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PACIFIC: Poor prospects for island states

Although Polynesia and Micronesia have to date avoided the military coups and rebellions that...

Pacific
  • Aug 24, 2001
  • 1 min read

PACIFIC:

Although Polynesia and Micronesia have to date avoided the military coups and rebellions that...

Pacific
  • Apr 2, 2001
  • 7 min read

PACIFIC: Growing Chinese inroads

Increasing political instability in the Western Pacific has provided an opportunity for China to...

Pacific