Polygamy, still practiced in some parts of Papua New Guinea, symbolized wealth and status in the country’s so-called “big man ...

In separate agreements with Nauru, Papua New Guinea and the Solomon Islands, Australia is attempting to edge out China’s ...

Beijing’s politically focused aid gives the United States a unique opportunity, as it maps where Beijing’s interests are ...

As part of the aggressive US-led plans for war with China, the Australian Labor government is reviving transparent ...

in the latest move by the US ally to attempt to contain China’s growing strategic presence in the region. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese stood alongside Papua New Guinea Prime Minister James ...

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Thursday (Dec 12), a move designed to help ward off China. Papua New Guinea has long lobbied for a side in Australia's National Rugby League but safety ...

China has pursued its own bilateral security pact on policing with Papua New Guinea and with other South Pacific island nations which U.S. allies, including Australia, fear could undermine ...

MELBOURNE, Australia — Papua New Guinea will gain its own team in Australia’s rugby league in a soft diplomacy deal announced Thursday linked to limiting Chinese influence in the South Pacific.

China has approached Papua New Guinea with offers of security assistance, Papua New Guinean officials revealed this year, as it vies with Australia and the United States for influence in the region.

Papua New Guinea Gains a Team in Australian Rugby League in Diplomatic Push Aimed at Curbing China MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Papua New Guinea will gain its own team in Australia’s rugby ...