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US ambassador warns Solomon Islands against China ties
The US Ambassador to Solomon Islands has warned the country would face challenges if it severs ties with Taiwan in favour of China.
Dateline Pacific evening edition for 9 September 2019
Between a ROC and a hard place - Solomons edges closer to China; Fiji opposition MP may appeal suspension - NFP leader; The New Zealand measles threat prompts warnings in the Pacific, and; Australian… Audio
Between a ROC and a hard place - Solomons edges closer to China
A Solomon Islands minister says there could be difficult conversations ahead with both Taiwan and China as the nation reviews its diplomatic relations with Taipei. Audio
Tuvalu, Nauru firm on support for Taiwan
The leaders of Nauru and Tuvalu have reaffirmed their support for Taiwan, as Solomon Islands weighs switching allegiance to China.
Violent protests in Indonesia, jubilation in Taiwan
Asia correspondent Ed White says Jakarta has seen some of its most violent protests in recent years following the confirmation of presidential election results. Meanwhile scenes of jubilation in… Audio
Taiwan thanks Pacific allies for WHO bid support
Taiwan has thanked its Pacific allies for supporting its bid to join the World Health Organisation.
Taiwan Legalises Same-Sex Marriage
Taiwan has passed legislation, the first of any Asian state, to allow same-sex couples the right to marry. We're joined by Cindy Sui in Taipei Audio
Sogavare to maintain Taiwan relations
The Solomon Islands Prime Minister says the country's recognition of Taiwan will remain for now.
Taiwan welcomes election of Sogavare in Solomons
Taiwan's government is optimistic for future relations with Solomon Islands after the election of Manasseh Sogavare as prime minister.
Tsai Ing-wen says Taiwan an 'integral part' of Pacific
Taiwan's President, Tsai Ing-wen, says her country is an integral part of the Pacific.
Taiwan votes on same-sex marriage
Taiwan is voting on whether to become the first place in Asia to legalise gay marriage.
US senators introduce bill to help Taiwan keep its allies
Republican and Democratic US senators have introduced legislation to discourage Taiwan's few remaining allies from switching their allegiance to China.
'Bananas' split over their cultural identity
In this episode of Voices; bananas are back in the spotlight - what does it mean to be white on the inside and yellow on the outside? Audio
Forum delegates squabble in Nauru over diplomatic recognition
Reports from Nauru say some delegates to the Pacific Islands Forum have been concerned at the way China's visiting diplomats have been treated. Audio
Tuvalu ministers visit Taiwan
Tuvalu has sent a ministerial delegation to Taiwan this week for high-level talks, as the two countries reaffirm their diplomatic ties.
Taiwan students embark on Indo-Pacific exchange
A group of 75 students from Taiwan are this week being dispersed to six countries in the Indo-Pacific region as part of an exchange programme.
China-Taiwan Pacific rivalry resumes fiercely: academic
Academic says the United States should work with Taiwan and Palau to resist Chinese influence in the region. Audio
US should help Pacific counter China influence - academic
An academic says the United States should work with Taiwan and Palau to resist Chinese influence in the region. Audio
Taiwan aid flows to the Pacific
Taiwan has handed over $US500,000 in funding to the Pacific Islands Forum
At least four killed, 145 missing after Taiwan quake
Rescuers in Taiwan are searching for about 145 people missing after a magnitude-6.4 earthquake struck near the popular tourist city of Hualien overnight.