China pushes Pacific presence
CHINA has started to increase its Pacific presence using a two-pronged approach – subtle and openly obvious.Last week, Vice-Governor
PACNEWS ONE, 26 JUNE 2026
In this bulletin: 1. PACIFIC — Australia says China seeking permanent security presence in Pacific2. SOL — Solomon Islands urged to act Now as ‘Super El Niño’ threat looms3. PACIFIC — NOAA
PACNEWS THREE, 25 JUNE 2026
In this bulletin: 1. PACIFIC — Pacific Economic Ministers remain cautious on Iran-U.S deal as fuel price uncertainty persists2. PACIFIC — Forum expands effort to tackle Correspondent Banking challenges
PACNEWS TWO, 25 JUNE 2026
In this bulletin: 1. PACIFIC — Pacific Ministers seek long-term fix to fuel crisis as costs hit households2. PACIFIC — Forum regional architecture review heads to Leaders as strategic partnership decisions
PACNEWS ONE, 25 JUNE 2026
In this bulletin: 1. PACIFIC— Forum Economic Ministers back regional action on Energy crisis and Economic inclusion2. PACIFIC — Negotiators fail to find agreement in numerous areas at Bonn climate talks3.
PACNEWS THREE, 24 JUNE 2026
In this bulletin: 1. B/VILLE — Bougainville MP calls for managed transition toward self-government and Independence2. FIJI — NZ PM Luxon, PM Rabuka discuss fuel crisis and drug threats3. PACIFIC
PACNEWS ONE, 24 JUNE 2026
In this bulletin: 1. B/VILLE — President Toroama announces final position on Bougainville independence2. PACIFIC — Australia withholds Pacific climate fund reports over risk of diplomatic
PACNEWS TWO, 24 JUNE 2026
In this bulletin: 1. PACIFIC — Pacific must move faster on financial inclusion, Marshall Islands President Heine tells Ministers2. SOL — Solomons sirens call for climate action3. PNG — East New Britain
PACNEWS THREE, 23 JUNE 2026
In this bulletin: 1. PACIFIC — Forum SG Waqa urges Pacific Ministers to turn regional resilience plans into action amid global turmoil2. PACIFIC — Marshall Islands declared State of Emergency over fuel price
PACNEWS ONE, 23 JUNE 2026
In this bulletin: 1. SOL — China’s policing plans should be sidelined, says top Solomons minister2. PACIFIC — Forum DSG Solofa calls for deeper regional integration as economic pressures mount3. NEW|CALE
PACNEWS TWO, 22 JUNE 2026
In this bulletin: 1. PACIFIC — SPREP urges Pacific Communities to prepare as El Niño declared across the region2. PACIFIC — Tuvalu calls for urgent global action on Climate Mobility at Berlin Forum3. FIJI
