AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoGeopolitics in the spotlight: Australia’s diplomatic push scored fresh wins as Vanuatu moved toward a cooperation deal and Solomon Islands chose a new PM who has criticised Beijing’s “kiss the feet” approach—another reminder that the Pacific is now a front line in great-power rivalry. Nauru’s China policy: Nauru ordered all public servants and state-linked bodies, at home and abroad, to follow the “One China” policy, including tighter rules on terminology and symbols. Food and cost pressures: A Chinese-backed hydroponics plant in Nauru is delivering lettuce fast and locally, aiming to cut reliance on expensive imports. Digital connectivity: NEC has completed the 2,250 km East Micronesia Cable System (EMCS), bringing faster, more reliable links to Nauru, Kiribati and FSM—while broader reporting warns small islands remain exposed to cable disruptions. Identity shift: Nauru’s parliament is also backing a move to rename the country “Naoero.”
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