China intervened in the annual Pacific Islands Forum (PIF), insisting Pacific leaders remove any mention of Taiwan from their communique on the forum.
Solomon Islands
"There should be more international reporting about the 'hidden stories' of the Pacific such as the unresolved decolonisation issues."
"A free press is vital to informing our communities about the environmental challenges we face and holding all accountable for protecting our precious environment."
Global Voices Southeast Asia and Oceania editor Mong Palatino reviews the impact of China's economic and diplomatic expansion in the Pacific.
"It may well be draconian leaving no room for corruption by ministers and government officials to be brought to public attention."
"This has nothing to do with "demeaning coverage" and everything to do with a government in Honiara allergic to scrutiny."
"In these times of hyper-geopolitical competition, the arming of police forces with assault weapons could result in dangerous outcomes in the future."