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Taiwan in the Pacific Islands
Erasing Taiwan: Implications of a Growing China-Solomon Islands Partnership
By John Augé and Leon Li
With Honiara as host of this year’s Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting, China could see its influence at the regional body soar.
Navigating Taiwan’s Pacific Identity: Challenges for Lai Ching-te’s Hawaiian Shirt Diplomacy
By Zane Kheir
Despite the DPP’s emphasis on Taiwan’s Pacific heritage, the majority of Taiwanese are unable to relate to countries beyond Northeast Asia.
Guam, American Samoa Upgraded to Associate Membership in Pacific Islands Forum
By Grant Wyeth
Associate membership for its unincorporated territories may give Washington a greater interest in Pacific regionalism, but will need to be managed carefully to make sure full member states drive PIF agendas.
Camilla Pohle on the Risk of the US Under-Delivering in the Pacific Islands
By Shannon Tiezzi
Camilla Pohle of USIP notes that pending issues risk jeopardizing Washington's progress on the Pacific Partnership Strategy.
Taiwan President Apologizes After 28 Navy Sailors Infected in COVID-19 Cluster
By Nick Aspinwall
Tsai Ing-wen vowed an investigation into Taiwan’s military, which lawmakers suspect failed to report COVID-19 cases on board a vessel returning from Palau.
Kiribati President Makes First Trip to China After Switch From Taiwan
By Shannon Tiezzi
Kiribati, the latest of Taiwan's former allies to switch to China, holds special significance for Beijing.
How Pacific Islands Leverage the China-Taiwan Tug of War
By Alexandre Dayant
The Pacific is a diplomatic battlefield, with the island countries themselves as the main players.
How Taiwan Competes With China in the Pacific
By Alexandre Dayant and Jonathan Pryke
Taiwan is an active player in the Pacific, home to many of its remaining diplomatic allies.
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