President Tommy Remengesau, Jr. has joined other nations in urging the United Nations (UN) to include Taiwan in its system during his address at the general debate of the 73rd Session of the General Assembly of the UN in New York on September 26. Remengesau, in the latter part of his address, urged the UN […]
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Chinese research vessel found operating in Palau’s EEZ without permit
Palau has asked China to remove its scientific research vessel that is found illegally operating within the island country’s Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ). Vice President and Minister of Justice Raynold Oilouch told the media in an interview yesterday, September 24, that the news of such activity came to Palau’s attention last week. A diplomatic note […]
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Head of China delegation outburst disrespectful to Pacific leaders
The Head of China Delegation to the Pacific Island Forum this week, disrupted and argued with Chairman of the Pacific Island Forum, Nauru President Baron Waga during the Partners Dialogue Session when his demands to be given the floor to speak was denied according to regional news reports. The representative had asked to add a […]
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Analysis: What does China Really Want From Palau?
Moves by communist authorities in mainland China to strictly enforce rules prohibiting tour groups from holidaying in Palau have understandably caused a lot of head-scratching here in Koror. It is easy to conclude that the pressure coming from Beijing is all just a strong-armed gambit designed to force Palau to open up diplomatic relations with […]
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PPA’s suspension of flights is not the end of Chinese tourists: Palau President
President Tommy Remengesau, Jr. expressed his optimism that Palau will overcome the challenges faced by its tourism industry, the country’s strongest economic driver, saying that Palau is a resilient country and his people have always come together as a nation. Sea Passion Group’s recent announcement of halting service flights through its airline, Palau Pacific Airways […]
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June arrival stats shows decreased in Chinese tourists
Chinese tourists may still maintain the top list in the current tourist statistics shown by the Palau Visitors Authority (PVA) but June statistics this year showed it had dropped down to 48% which is comprised of 3,907 Chinese tourists from 52% in the same month last year which is equivalent to 5,245. But if compared […]