Story Archive
2023-06-07
The Pacific island nation is balancing economic ties with China and its traditional security relations with the West.
2023-06-02
U.S. Defense Secretary Austin called refusal to meet “unfortunate.”
2023-06-02
Fears of tuna cannery job losses and further economic decline in the territory highlighted by residents.
2023-05-30
Palau has reported four unwanted forays into its waters by Chinese research vessels since 2018.
2023-05-03
Daniel Suidani says agents of the Chinese state orchestrated his ouster after he proved uncooperative.
2023-05-02
Scenarios examined include Australian involvement in a U.S.-China war over Taiwan.
2023-05-01
U.S. President Joe Biden is expected to meet Pacific island leaders at a time of heightened rivalry with China.
2023-05-01
Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum appeared in court on Tuesday after being charged with abuse of office.
2023-04-27
Stopover in most populous Pacific island country could serve to underline U.S. support for region.
2023-04-27
Congresswoman says poor U.S. treatment of American Samoa could be win for China in the Pacific.
2023-04-19
The Pacific country is forging closer security ties to countries in the AUKUS nuclear subs pact
2023-04-18
Changes to the Pacific island country’s Crimes Act also removed marriage as a defense in rape cases.
2023-04-08
China and Taiwan also have a history of competing in the Pacific islands, where four of Taiwan's 13 diplomatic allies are located.
2023-04-04
Villagers, particularly women, shouldn’t miss out on the benefits of development, campaigner Joseph Ka’au says.
2023-04-04
Linda Rau Tule and other rights defenders deal daily with the consequences of conflict and violence.
