News Analysis Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi comes up mostly empty-handed on a sweeping security pact and trade deal in his recent tour of the Pacific region. Shut out of the U.S. Indo-Pacific Economic Framework and unable to secure Solomon-Island-style security pacts with other Pacific Island nations, the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) is pushing forward with the…
China Unable to Expand Security Agreements With Pacific Island Nations
New Pacific Migration Scheme The Latest Move to Counteract Beijing’s Influence in the Region
June 6, 2022
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Foreign Minister Penny Wong has travelled to the Pacific region twice in two weeks as the new federal government pushes its Pacific engagement strategy which it hopes can bolster Australia’s presence in the region to counter Beijing. Wong, sworn in as new foreign minister on May 22, said during bilateral talks with Samoa and Tonga…
At 83, Japanese Becomes Oldest to Sail Solo Across Pacific
TOKYO—An 83-year-old Japanese adventurer returned home Saturday after successfully completing his solo, nonstop voyage across the Pacific, becoming the oldest person to reach the milestone. Kenichi Horie arrived in the Kii Strait off Japan’s western coast, completing his trans-Pacific voyage in 69 days after leaving a yacht harbor in San Francisco in March. It was…
Russian Pacific Fleet Begins Week-Long Exercises With More Than 40 Vessels: Russian Agencies
Russia’s Pacific Fleet launched a week-long series of exercises with more than 40 ships and up to 20 aircraft taking part, Russian news agencies quoted the defense ministry as saying. The ministry statement said the exercises, taking place from June 3–10, would involve, among other matters, “groups of ships together with naval aviation taking part…
Magnitude 6.9 Earthquake Strikes Macquarie Island Region: USGS
An earthquake of magnitude 6.9 struck the Macquarie Island region in the southern Pacific Ocean on Thursday, the United States Geological Survey (USGS) said. The quake, which was revised from an initial magnitude of 7.3, had a depth of 10 kilometers (6.21 miles), USGS said. The U.S. Tsunami Warning System said there was no tsunami…
China Takes Over the Solomon Islands—and the Pacific
March 31, 2022
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Originally published by Gatestone Institute Commentary On March 25, the Solomon Islands announced it was “expanding” security arrangements, “diversifying the country’s security partnership including with China.” The announcement was defensive. The day before, opponents of a security pact with China leaked what was labeled a “draft” agreement. Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare’s government did not confirm the authenticity…
Tsunami Observed in American Samoa After Tonga Volcano Erupts
An underwater volcano off Tonga erupted on Saturday, triggering a tsunami warning for several South Pacific island nations, with footage on social media showing waves crashing into homes. Tsunami waves were observed in Tonga’s capital and the capital of American Samoa, a U.S.-based tsunami monitor said. The eruption at 0410 GMT of the Hunga Tonga-Hunga…
Cathay Pacific Sacks Two Aircrew for Breaching COVID-19 Rules
January 1, 2022
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HONG KONG—Hong Kong flagship carrier Cathay Pacific Airways said on Saturday two of its aircrew who have tested positive for the Omicron variant were sacked for breaching medical surveillance regulations. Cathay said five of its aircrew had tested positive following their return to Hong Kong from duty, and investigation into the cases had indicated a…
US Confident on Developing Business Framework With Indo-Pacific Partners: Commerce Chief
November 18, 2021
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KUALA LUMPUR—The United States is confident about developing a framework with Indo-Pacific partners to strengthen business and workforce, U.S. Commerce secretary Gina Raimondo said on Thursday. Raimondo said in a teleconference call that the framework was not envisioned as a typical free trade deal, and must be inclusive, flexible so many countries can participate.
Taiwan to Woo Backers at APEC for Bid to Join Pacific Trade Pact
November 2, 2021
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TAIPEI—Taiwan will seek support for its bid to join a trans-Pacific trade pact when it attends a meeting of economic leaders of the Asia–Pacific group APEC next week, President Tsai Ing-wen said on Tuesday. China, which has also applied to join the pact, opposes Taiwan’s membership and has increased military activities near the island which…
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