Asia Insight
Paradise lost? China, the Solomons and the battle for the Pacific
Security pact tests old benefactors like Australia amid vaccine diplomacy rush
Pacific Islands
International relations
Australian opposition blames PM Morrison for Solomons 'failure'
Containing Chinese influence in Pacific becomes key issue in upcoming election
The Nikkei View
China's Solomon Islands deal risks militarizing South Pacific
Archipelago is key transportation hub for U.S. and Japanese vessels
Opinion
Ukraine war accelerates new era of vertical globalization
Corporations can no longer put profits over politics
International relations
U.S. warns against any permanent China military presence in Solomons
Blunt tone of statement indicates level of White House concern over island nation
International relations
Taiwan joins chorus against China's pact with Solomon Islands
Taipei urges Pacific nation not to be 'China's military bargaining chip'
Indo-Pacific
China-Solomon Islands security pact raises red flags in Washington
Deal sparks speculation of Beijing's base-building ambitions
International relations
China says it has signed security pact with Solomon Islands
US, Australia and New Zealand wary of Beijing gaining influence in Pacific
International relations
Top U.S. officials to visit Solomon Islands amid China concerns
Diplomatic push follows Pacific nation's planned security pact with Beijing
Opinion
Solomon Islands pact cements China's Pacific power status
Recent controversy is just the first step in a long-running struggle
International relations
China, Solomons ink draft of controversial security pact
Deal now set to 'be cleaned up' for foreign ministers to sign
International relations
No China base: Solomon Islands' denial does little to quell fears
Analyst says Sogavare risks boxing himself in despite vow not to choose sides
International relations
Solomons PM slams 'insulting' backlash over China security ties
Pacific island nation says it will not 'pick sides' as Australia expresses concern
International relations
Solomons confirms China security talks; Australia, N.Z. concerned
Pact would be major inroad for Beijing in U.S. allies' Pacific 'back yard'
Natural disasters
Large eruption occurs in Papua New Guinea; no tsunami in Japan
Tuesday evening volcanic eruption sent plumes up to 15 km in altitude
Natural disasters
Tonga re-connects to world as submarine cable restored after tsunami
One month after eruption, communications returns to remote Pacific island nation
Natural disasters
Some money services reopen in Tonga, drinking water the priority
Clean-up continues a week after volcanic eruption, tsunami
Natural disasters
Tonga islands face food shortages a week after volcano eruption
Long-term aid to archipelago will be 'essential,' WHO official says