Beijing swiftly moves into any of the spaces Australia abandons, and Canberra lacks the capability to reclaim them.

Ostensibly to survey cyclone damage, the prime minister’s trip also underscores Wellington’s refocusing on its Pacific Island relationships.

An Australia minister lashed out at Chinese investment in the Pacific region. Why take up the issue now?

The islands need to carefully weigh the benefits of Chinese investment with the potential risks.

New realities are shaping Pacific Island states’ relationships with China, Russia, Australia, and the United States.