Climate change loss and damage (L&D) presents an existential threat to the Pacific Island
Countries. Having contributed least to total greenhouse gas emissions, the nations of the …

In recent years, a perception has emerged among many policymakers and commentators
that the deepening of the People's Republic of China engagement in the Pacific Islands …

In the summer of 2017, I sat down for a conversation with Zhang, a Chinese businessman, at
his family-owned restaurant in Nadi, Fiji. Over lunch, I asked him to talk about his time as a …

China's declared foreign policy of 'non-interference'is contradicted by its actions in recent
times. Beyond activities in the East and South China Seas, the involvement of China in …

Who are 'the Chinese'in Africa? Why are they there? As China's engagement with African
countries intensifies, and the size of the Chinese population in Africa increases, these …

How does the Western media frame Taiwan? Analysing a large set of Western newspaper
reports over the past two decades, this article provides the first systematic assessment of …

There is a growing perception that aid discourses and allocations are favouring national and
international security at the expense of social and sustainable development goals. This …

Australia has over the years maintained an uninterrupted role as the dominant diplomatic
partner for the Pacific Island Countries (PICs). Australia has maintained its prominence and …

Who are “the Chinese” in Africa? As China's engagement with African countries intensifies
and diversifies, and the size of the Chinese population in Africa increases, these questions …

The development assistance programs of Australia, China and Taiwan impact each other's
geopolitical interests in the South Pacific region. This “aid triangle” has recently undergone a …