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Marape’s State Visit Puts Australia-Papua New Guinea Bonhomie on Display

Marape’s State Visit Puts Australia-Papua New Guinea Bonhomie on Display

By Patricia O’Brien
For Australia, it is critical to keep good ties with PNG amid China's growing influence.

Australia Denies Interfering in China’s Pacific Vaccine Help

Australia Denies Interfering in China’s Pacific Vaccine Help

By Rod McGuirk
A Chinese newspaper had accused Australia of seeking to sabotage the distribution of Chinese vaccines in Papua New Guinea.
Papua New Guinea and China’s Debt Squeeze

Papua New Guinea and China’s Debt Squeeze

By Robert Potter
A debt trap? Not quite. But PNG’s telecom industry is a showcase example of how debt to China weighs down governments and constrains choices.

Should Australia Buy Papua New Guinea’s Largest Telecom Firm?

Should Australia Buy Papua New Guinea’s Largest Telecom Firm?

By Robert Potter and John Young
Yes, the potential sale of Digicel to China is concerning. But Australia should think twice before swooping in on the troubled company.

China-Funded PNG Fishery Project Brings New Challenges for Australia

China-Funded PNG Fishery Project Brings New Challenges for Australia

By Philip Citowicki
With the latest MoU, Papua New Guinea continues to be at the center of a tug-of-war between China and Australia.

Papua New Guinea Demands China Explain COVID-19 Vaccine Trial on Miners

Papua New Guinea Demands China Explain COVID-19 Vaccine Trial on Miners

By Associated Press
PNG blocked the arrival of Chinese workers, saying it had not given approval for a vaccine trial.

Shane McLeod on Papua New Guinea After APEC

Shane McLeod on Papua New Guinea After APEC

By Shannon Tiezzi
“The test will be whether PNG will, in the short, medium, and long term, be able to realize the benefits of hosting.”
Papua New Guinea Stands up to China – For Now

Papua New Guinea Stands up to China – For Now

By Bonnie Girard
Reports of China “bullying” APEC's poorest member marred the latest annual summit in PNG.

Xi Arrives in Papua New Guinea for First-Ever Visit by a Chinese President

Xi Arrives in Papua New Guinea for First-Ever Visit by a Chinese President

By Shannon Tiezzi
Xi Jinping hopes to defend – and expand – China’s role in the Pacific.

Non-Aligned Amid Great Power Rivalry? The Case of Papua New Guinea

Non-Aligned Amid Great Power Rivalry? The Case of Papua New Guinea

By Patrick Kaiku
A joint base with Australia may tip PNG away from its critical non-aligned balance in the Pacific.

How China Can Help Save Papua New Guinea’s Forests

How China Can Help Save Papua New Guinea’s Forests

By Gary Juffa
An MP calls for China to stop importing illegal timber from Papua New Guinea.
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