Pacific leaders who open Forum meetings to media must reject attempts by China to reverse that practice, says regional media watchdog the Pacific Freedom Forum (PFF). “Pacific journalists are a normal feature of Pacific leaders events, and must remain so,” says PFF Chair, Monica Miller. “We urge the Nauru President as Forum Chair to ensure […]
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US appreciates Palau’s ties with Taiwan, says it helps maintain stability
A government official of the United States told the local media during his visit in Palau last week that the US appreciates Palau’s stance in supporting Taiwan, adding that this helps maintain stability of the cross-strait relations. United States’ East Asian and Pacific Affairs Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary W. Patrick Murphy, during a roundtable discussion […]
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US Official visits Palau to discuss bilateral relationship, Indo-Pacific Strategy
United States’ East Asian and Pacific Affairs Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary W. Patrick Murphy had visited Palau last week to meet local officials and discuss bilateral relationship including the advancement of US’ Free and Open Indo-Pacific Strategy in which Palau is a part of. In a roundtable discussion with the media on Friday, October 12, […]
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Palau joins other nations in urging UN to recognize Taiwan
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 […]