PORT MORESBY, 01 JUNE 2020 (THE GUARDIAN) — Speculation that mobile phone operator Digicel is considering selling the Papua New Guinea business that is considered the jewel in the financially troubled empire’s crown has sparked concern within the country over Beijing’s growing influence in PNG. The Digicel conglomerate, which is controlled by Irish businessman Denis […]
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China donates personal protective equipment to FSM’s COVID-19 response
POHNPEI, 25 MAY 2020 (FSM GOVT) —- China has donated personal protective equipment to the Federated States of Micronesia’s (FSM) COVID-19 response. FSM Secretary of the Department of Health & Social Affairs Livingston Taulung, received Huang Zheng, Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China (China) on behalf of the Government of the Federated States of […]
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Taiwan president rejects Beijing rule; China says ‘reunification’ inevitable
TAIPEI, 21 MAY 2020 (REUTERS) — Taiwan cannot accept becoming part of China under its “one country, two systems” offer of autonomy, President Tsai Ing-wen said on Wednesday, strongly rejecting China’s sovereignty claims and likely setting the stage for an ever worsening of ties. China responded that “reunification” was inevitable and that it would never […]
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Hong Kong lawmakers clash as pro-Beijing camp elects chair
HONG KONG (AP) — Clashes broke out in Hong Kong’s legislature Monday for a second time this month as a pro-Beijing lawmaker was elected as chair of a key committee that scrutinizes bills, ending a prolonged struggle for control with the pro-democracy camp. The legislature’s House Committee, which vets bills and decides when to present […]
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NZ Foreign minister Peters risks wrath of China over Taiwan comments
WELLINGTON, 07 MAY 2020 (NZ HERALD) — Foreign Minister Winston Peters is courting fresh problems in New Zealand’s diplomatic relationship with China by publicly backing Taiwan’s bid to participate again in the World Health Organisation. Speaking to reporters at Parliament, he was asked if he supported Taiwan rejoining the WHO as championed by the United […]
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China’s Zijin Mining says Papua New Guinea ending gold mine lease may hurt bilateral ties
PORT MORESBY/BEIJING, 30 APRIL 2020 (REUTERS)—China’s Zijin Mining has warned Papua New Guinea that its failure to renew the lease of a gold mine it jointly owns with Barrick Gold Corp there could damage bilateral relations. Papua New Guinea last Friday said it would not renew a 20-year mining lease at its Porgera gold mine, […]