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At the Pacific Islands Forum in Tonga, leaders expressed urgent demands for stronger climate action from Australia and other developed nations. UN Secretary-General António Guterres highlighted the existential threat of rising sea levels, urging immediate measures to combat climate change. The forum underscores the intersection of climate issues and geopolitical tensions in the region.
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Pacific island leaders have endorsed Australia's A$400 million Pacific Policing Initiative, aimed at enhancing regional security. The plan includes establishing training centers and a multinational crisis reaction force, amid growing concerns over China's influence in the region.
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Taiwan has signed a cooperation agreement with the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) Secretariat, ensuring its support for the region until 2027. This follows tensions with China, which sought to diminish Taiwan's status at the recent PIF summit in Tonga, where Beijing's influence was notably challenged.