Category: OC-100
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Taiwan Secures Reaffirmation
The 2025 Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) Leaders’ Meeting, held from September 8–12 in Honiara, Solomon Islands, concluded with leaders reaffirming Taiwan’s status as a “development partner” under a 1992 agreement. This allows Taiwan to participate in side events and dialogues alongside the main summit, despite not being a full member. The decision came amid pressure…
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New Zealand’s Stance
New Zealand’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Winston Peters: “As the geo-strategic shape of the world changes, we do not want the Pacific to become the grounds for competition.” OC-100, Chief of Oceania: New Zealand Foreign Minister Winston Peters’ recent assertion—that the Pacific should not become a ground for competition—reflects Wellington’s growing unease amid…
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The Cook Islands’ recent five-year agreement with China
I asked OC-100, III’ Corporate Oceania Chief, about the Cook Islands: The Cook Islands, a small island nation, signed a five-year agreement with China in late February 2025 for mineral exploration, research and port/ship development. This move came despite concerns from New Zealand and coincided with Chinese military exercises in the region. What is your…