Pacific leaders' summit erases mention of Taiwan after Chinese anger, fracturing a shaky accord
Turmoil over Chinaโs influence in the affairs of South Pacific island nations has flared as it emerged that a Pacific leader at the regionโs most important diplomatic summit apparently pledged to erase an affirmation of Taiwanโs involvement in the meeting from its closing statement.
What is the Pacific Islands Forum? How a summit for the world's tiniest nations became a global draw
Torrential rain and an earthquake greeted leaders welcomed to the Pacific Islands Forum in Tonga, underscoring the natural and climate crises the region faces.
Philippine officials say Chinese forces seized 2 navy boats in disputed shoal, injuring sailors
Philippine security officials say Chinese forces have seized two Philippine rubber boats that were delivering food and other supplies to a military ship outpost in a disputed South China Sea shoal in a tense confrontation in which some Filipino navy personnel were injured.
Chef Josรฉ Andrรฉs says aid workers killed by Israeli airstrikes represented the 'best of humanity'
The founder of World Central Kitchen says the seven aid workers killed by Israeli airstrikes represented the โbest of humanity.โ.
Far fewer young Americans now want to study in China. Both countries are trying to fix that
The imbalance in the U.S.-China relationship extends beyond trade to the world of higher education.
Victoria Nuland, third-highest ranking US diplomat and critic of Russia's war in Ukraine, retiring
The third-highest ranking U.S. diplomat and frequent target of criticism for her hawkish views on Russia and its actions in Ukraine will be leaving her post.
Senators approve an Asia veteran as No. 2 diplomat, underscoring US efforts to keep focus on China
Senators have confirmed a veteran of U.S.-Asian engagement and security as the State Departmentโs second-ranking diplomat.
Biden nominates a top adviser on Asia to be the State Department's No. 2 diplomat
The White House says President Joe Biden is nominating a top adviser on Asia to serve as the State Departmentโs second-ranking diplomat.
Biden seeks closer ties with Philippines after 'rocky' past
President Joe Biden has pledged in his first face-to-face meeting with new Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to work to strengthen relations with the key Pacific nation after what he acknowledged had been some โrocky timesโ in the past.
China's response to Pelosi visit a sign of future intentions
Chinaโs response to U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosiโs visit to Taiwan was anything but subtle โ dispatching warships and military aircraft to all sides of the self-governing island democracy, and firing ballistic missiles into the waters nearby.
US official says Solomon Islands leader 'missed opportunity'
The U.S. deputy secretary of state says the prime minister of the Solomon Islands โmissed an important opportunityโ by failing to attend a memorial service to mark the anniversary of a key World War II battle, amid concerns the South Pacific island nation is building closer ties with China.
Biden hosts ASEAN leaders as he tries to show Pacific focus
President Joe Biden is hosting leaders from the Association of Southeast Asian Nations as his administration tries to show that the United States hasnโt lost focus on the Pacific.
US officials land in Solomons to discuss China pact concerns
A senior U.S. delegation has arrived in the Solomon Islands to express its concerns that China could send military forces to the South Pacific nation and destabilize the region.
Solomon Islands leader defends new security pact with China
The Solomon Islands prime minister has confirmed that his government has signed a new security agreement with China, but told lawmakers it would not undermine the peace and harmony of the region, as has been feared by the opposition and countries including the United States and Australia.
US officials heading to Solomons over China pact worries
The U.S. is sending two top officials to the Solomon Islands following a visit by an Australian senator over concerns that China could establish a military presence in the South Pacific island nation.
Biden's China 'pivot' complicated by Russia's war in Ukraine
Joe Biden set out to be the U.S. president who finally completed the โAsia pivot,โ Washington lingo for a long-sought adjustment of U.S. foreign policy to better reflect China's rise.