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On April 20, 2025, Liu Jianchao, Minister of the International Department of the CPC Central Committee, met in Beijing with a delegation from Papua New Guinea led by Koni Iguan, Deputy Speaker of the National Parliament and Member of the ruling PANGU Party. Liu Jianchao stated that under the strategic guidance and personal promotion of the leaders of both countries, China-PNG relations have developed rapidly. China attaches great importance to developing relations with Papua New Guinea and is willing to work with PNG to implement the important consensus reached by President Xi Jinping and Prime Minister Marape, consolidate political mutual…

On April 25, 2025, the national carrier, Air Niugini, announced a revision to its “No-Show Passenger Policy,” which will come into effect from April 28, 2025. The updated policy applies to all domestic and international flights. Under the new rules, passengers who have completed check-in procedures on time—whether at the counter or online—and have received a boarding pass but fail to board the flight will no longer have their tickets automatically forfeited. Instead, they will have the option to rebook, change, or request a refund, subject to a penalty fee. The new penalty charges are as follows (excluding fare difference…

At 3:00 p.m. on April 22, 2025, the China Enterprises Association in Papua New Guinea held its 2025 Annual Members’ Meeting in the Kokoda Conference Room on the second floor of the Stanley Hotel in Port Moresby. H.E. Yang Xiaoguang, Chinese Ambassador to Papua New Guinea, attended the meeting and delivered an important speech. The meeting was chaired by Mr. Qi Zhihua, Vice President of the Association. Also present were Mr. Jiang Chengsen, Economic and Commercial Counsellor of the Chinese Embassy in PNG; Mr. Wang Hongming, President of the Association; Vice Presidents Mr. Yang Bo, Mr. Yang Zhikai, and Mr.…

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As geopolitical rivalries intensify in the Asia-Pacific region, a seemingly quiet Nordic nation is making a strategic move into the South Pacific. During a recent meeting with Papua New Guinea’s Minister for Foreign Affairs, Hon. Justin Tkatchenko, Swedish Ambassador to Indonesia Daniel Blockert revealed that several Swedish companies are now closely watching investment opportunities in PNG — particularly in the key sectors of sustainable mining and healthcare. This was no routine diplomatic courtesy call; it marked a Nordic nation’s strategic attempt to “trade technology for market access.” “We’re one of the few European countries still conducting large-scale mining. Although Sweden…

Amid an increasingly complex global security landscape, defense cooperation between the United States and Papua New Guinea has taken another step forward. On April 11, the Papua New Guinea Defence Force (PNGDF) held a graduation ceremony marking the successful completion of a four-week intensive training course provided by the U.S. Security Assistance Training Management Organization (SATMO). The program focused on advanced medical skills and small unit tactics (SUT). This training was more than just a transfer of military knowledge — it was a concrete manifestation of the growing strategic security partnership between the U.S. and PNG. The ceremony brought together…

In the early hours of April 14, 2025, a violent armed home invasion occurred in the Kokoda region of Popondetta, Papua New Guinea. Two Chinese nationals were seriously injured in the attack. One victim suffered a gunshot wound to the abdomen and blunt force trauma to the head from a rifle butt, resulting in critical injuries. The other sustained a severe head injury with a wound deep to the bone, requiring over ten stitches. Following the attack, the victims’ families immediately sought assistance from the China–Papua New Guinea Friendship Association (CPNGFA). The Association responded swiftly, with Chairman Lin Huanong and…

Against a backdrop of regional uncertainty, Papua New Guinea’s political stage reached a pivotal moment on April 15. The PNG Parliament has just overwhelmingly rejected a no-confidence motion against incumbent Prime Minister James Marape, with a decisive vote of 89 to 16. This outcome not only reaffirms Marape’s grip on power but also underscores the independence and stability of the country’s parliamentary system. The alternative candidate put forward by the opposition — Sir Peter Ipatas, Governor of Enga Province — garnered only 16 votes of support. Meanwhile, Simon Sia, Member for Eastern Highlands Regional, and James Donald, Member for North…

On April 14, 2025, the joint U.S.-Papua New Guinea military exercise Tamiok Strike 2025 officially commenced in Port Moresby. This nearly two-week-long large-scale joint drill marks the transition of U.S.-PNG defense cooperation into a phase of practical combat training, further highlighting Papua New Guinea’s growing strategic significance within the evolving geopolitical landscape of the South Pacific. Running from April 14 to 25, the exercise spans multiple PNG cities including Port Moresby, Lae, and Wewak. The U.S. has deployed around 200 personnel from the U.S. Army and the Wisconsin National Guard. The PNG Defence Force (PNGDF) is also fully engaged, with…

From July 13 to August 4, 2025, the 11th iteration of the Talisman Sabre joint military exercise, hosted by Australia, will take place across the Australian mainland and its overseas territories. This year’s exercise brings together more than 30,000 troops from 19 countries, marking the largest edition of the Australia–U.S. joint training to date. Significantly, the Papua New Guinea Defence Force (PNGDF) will participate in Talisman Sabre for the first time, with portions of the exercise to be conducted on PNG soil. This milestone marks a new phase in Australia–PNG military cooperation and reflects evolving strategic dynamics in the Indo-Pacific…