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China-Taiwan row at Palau summit: China warned Pacific Islands Forum chief Baron Waqa to stick to the “one-China principle” after he confirmed Taiwan’s attendance at the 2026 leaders meeting in Palau, a move that follows last year’s exclusion after Beijing protests. Sovereignty and “no more secrecy”: Solomon Islands PM Matthew Wale says the government is reviewing its 2022 security agreement with China, promising Parliament will be fully informed and that no treaty should stand without MPs’ informed consent. Pacific security tensions: A Chinese nuclear-capable missile test has left Pacific foreign ministers unable to agree on a joint condemnation, with divisions spilling into regional diplomacy. Rural governance push: The Ministry of Rural Development is reviewing the Constituency Development Funds Act 2023 to strengthen reporting and accountability, and plans Constituency Economic Growth Centres. Health and services: Essential medical supplies availability sits at about 83%, but lawmakers want it pushed toward 90%. Telecom and rural expansion: PM Wale met Satsol as it plans to expand affordable telecom services into rural areas, alongside planned reforms to the Telecommunications Act. Disaster readiness: A minister opened major geohazard and tsunami warning meetings in Honiara. Sports funding snag: PNGFA says it will not send a national team to the MSG Prime Minister’s Cup unless past player and stakeholder payments are settled.

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