In a region where China and the United States fight for influence, observers await results from the vote to choose the island nation’s prime minister — and to see if the outcome will be respected.
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He Pointed Out a Judge’s Goof. Now, He Faces Jail Time in Fiji.
A lawyer who made light of a legal document’s error was convicted of contempt of court, in a sign of the island nation’s eroding civil liberties.
Australia Shifts Its Tone at the Pacific Islands Forum
Australia, which has been accused of taking a dismissive stance in the past toward island nations, spent the week trying to “show respect” and build its influence.
Dozens Injured by Hot Coals at Company Event in Zurich
More than two dozen employees of a Swiss company were injured while walking in bare feet over hot coals, an ancient religious tradition that has become popular on corporate retreats.
Fiji Hands Over Superyacht That U.S. Says Is Tied to Russian Oligarch
The handover of the Amadea is the latest development in a global effort to seize the assets of oligarchs with ties to Russia’s president.
Your Wednesday Briefing: More Aid to Ukraine
Plus China’s advantage in the Pacific and Shanghai’s loosening restrictions.
Why China Is Miles Ahead in a Pacific Race for Influence
To many observers, the South Pacific today reveals what American decline looks like. Even as Washington tries to step up its game, it is still far behind, mistaking speeches for impact and interest for influence.
Why You’re Hearing More About the Pacific Islands
The United States and Australia are in a contest for influence with China across the region. And it’s intensifying.
China Seeks Sweeping Regional Deal With Pacific Island Countries
Newly obtained documents shed light on how Beijing hopes to win friends and gain influence in an area of strategic importance.
Solomon Islands’ Leader Calls Concern Over China Security Deal ‘Insulting’
Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare criticized Australia and New Zealand as assuming that the island nation could not act in its own best interests.