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China-Vanuatu relations

Tropical Tug-of-War: China and the West’s Influence Battle in the Pacific

Tropical Tug-of-War: China and the West’s Influence Battle in the Pacific

By Shaoyu Yuan
The Pacific is no tranquil backwater but rather a dynamic frontier of global geopolitics.

Kalsakau Out as Top Vanuatu Court Weights in on No-Confidence Vote

Kalsakau Out as Top Vanuatu Court Weights in on No-Confidence Vote

By Dechlan Brennan
Sato Kilman became Vanuatu's third prime minister in less than 10 months after the Supreme Court ruled that last month’s no-confidence motion had, indeed, passed.
No-Confidence Vote in Vanuatu Fails

No-Confidence Vote in Vanuatu Fails

By Dechlan Brennan
Despite the outcome of the no-confidence vote, there is no doubt the constant political sniping – both by lawmakers and international players – is damaging to the internal politics of Vanuatu. 

Cash-for-Passports in the South Pacific

Cash-for-Passports in the South Pacific

By Joshua Mcdonald
The Solomon Islands is considering a controversial investment for a passport scheme; meanwhile Vanuatu is considering scrapping its own version.

The Long Arm of Chinese Law Reaches Vanuatu, Again

The Long Arm of Chinese Law Reaches Vanuatu, Again

By Grant Wyeth
Four of six people taken from Vanuatu by Chinese police recently had dual citizenship up until the time Beijing came for them.

What’s Driving Taiwan’s Mass Protests?
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What’s Driving Taiwan’s Mass Protests?

Australia Courts Vanuatu With Prime Minister Visit

Australia Courts Vanuatu With Prime Minister Visit

By Grant Wyeth
Much as Canberra may desire a formal defense agreement, Australia is unlikely to woo non-aligned Vanuatu that far.

Australia’s Pacific Island Myopia

Australia’s Pacific Island Myopia

By Matthew Dornan
Overreacting to China’s presence in the Pacific Islands is actually undermining Australia's image in the region.
China’s Moves in Vanuatu: What Should Australia Do?

China’s Moves in Vanuatu: What Should Australia Do?

By David Brewster
Amid rumors of a military base, Australia must understand – and deal with – China’s growing interests in the South Pacific.

A Southern Pacific Base for the Chinese Navy in Vanuatu?

A Southern Pacific Base for the Chinese Navy in Vanuatu?

By Ankit Panda
Is China pursuing a naval installation at Vanuatu?

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