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PACIFIC ISLANDS

Foreign Minister Yoko Kamikawa speaks during a ministerial meeting with the 18 members of the Pacific Islands Forum held in Suva, Fiji, on Monday.
JAPAN / Politics
Feb 12, 2024
Japan and Pacific Islands oppose change of status quo amid China clout
The leaders met to lay the groundwork for the 10th Pacific Islands Leaders Meeting scheduled in July in Tokyo.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Jul 15, 2022
Pacific countries declare ‘climate emergency’ and pledge closer security coordination
Small islands in the region, as well as coastal mega-cities in China and South and Southeast Asia, have a particular vulnerability to the effects of climate change, namely rising sea levels.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Jul 11, 2022
Kiribati withdraws from Pacific Island Forum in blow to regional unity
The move came as the body began talks on several important issues, including climate change, economic challenges and Beijing's push for closer economic and security ties.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Jun 28, 2022
Australia commits to Pacific islands defense training as China plans rival meet
Australia will double its funding for aerial surveillance of the Pacific islands vast fishing zone and provide financing for Pacific islands to build more resilient infrastructure.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Apr 20, 2022
The West forgot about the Pacific Islands. China didn’t.
A crucial World War II battle was fought in the Solomons. It's now the focus of the latest Pacific power struggle.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Apr 20, 2022
Solomon Islands PM says China security pact won't undermine regional peace
The move has heightened concerns in Canberra about the potential for a Chinese military presence less than 2,000 kilometers away.
Japan Times
WORLD
Apr 13, 2022
U.S. and Australia pressure Solomon Islands on China military pact
'We have asked Solomon Islands respectfully to consider not signing the agreement and to consult the Pacific family,' said Australian Minister for the Pacific Zed Seselja.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / ANALYSIS
Jan 27, 2022
China and U.S. vying for influence over Pacific Island countries
At the same time as fighting against Washington for power in the region, Beijing has undertaken a campaign of winning over Taipei's allies.
JAPAN
Nov 11, 2018
In training program, Japan, U.S. to help Pacific island nations counter illegal fishing
Japan and the United States plan to jointly offer training to maritime authorities of Pacific island nations to help them better crack down on illegal fishing within their exclusive economic zones, a Japanese government source said Saturday.
Japan Times
JAPAN
May 19, 2018
Pacific isle nations call out North Korea for first time, demanding concrete denuclearization steps
The two-day summit in Fukushima Prefecture wraps up with a joint declaration of the leaders' commitment to pressure tactics and a call for concrete action toward denuclearization.
JAPAN / Politics
May 6, 2018
Japan to emphasize maximum pressure, Indo-Pacific strategy at eighth summit with Pacific island nations
Japan will take steps to beef up collaboration with Pacific island nations at a summit next week to promote the Indo-Pacific strategy advocated by Prime Minister Shinzo Abe.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
May 21, 2015
China's shadow looms over summit of Japan and Pacific island nations
As leaders of Japan and Pacific island nations gather Friday to discuss their usual checklist for cooperation in dealing with disasters and climate change, one country is likely to be at the back of their minds: China.
JAPAN
Mar 16, 2015
Pacific Island nations look forward to May summit in Japan
The leaders of several Pacific Island nations and Prime Minister Shinzo Abe are building up expectations for an upcoming summit in Japan.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Oct 26, 2013
Fukushima to host Japan-Pacific island leaders' summit in 2015
Cabinet ministers and their Pacific counterparts decided Saturday to hold the next leaders' summit of the Pacific Islands Forum in Fukushima Prefecture in May 2015, Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida announced.

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