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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…

A touching scene recently unfolded in the Makana community of 9-Mile, Port Moresby — Chinese doctors, in collaboration with a local pharmacy, provided free health check-ups, consultations, and medical advice to residents. This was not only an act of medical compassion that transcended national borders, but also a profound exchange across language and cultural barriers. The initiative was organized by the Eliseo Group in partnership with a team of Chinese medical experts, as part of a pre-Easter Public Health Week campaign. It brought tangible healthcare benefits to the residents of the Makana area and surrounding communities. On the first day…

On March 31, 2025, Papua New Guinea’s Minister for Petroleum, Hon. Jimmy Maladina, officially extended an invitation to China State Construction Engineering Corporation (CSCEC) to invest in the country’s oil and gas sector. The invitation was made during a meeting with CSCEC President Mr. Wen Bing and his delegation at the headquarters of the National Petroleum Authority in Port Moresby. “There is tremendous potential in Papua New Guinea’s oil and gas industry,” said Minister Maladina during the welcoming ceremony. “China State Construction is the largest construction company in China—and even the world. We hope you will look beyond your traditional…

On April 26, at the APEC Haus in Port Moresby, Prime Minister James Marape attended the official launch ceremony of the commemorative 50 Kina banknote and 50 Toea coin. In a powerful address, he emphasized their deep symbolic importance. “Kina and Toea are not just mediums of exchange—they are symbols of our national spirit and economic independence,” Marape declared. He thanked the Bank of Papua New Guinea (BPNG) for its thoughtful preparation for the event and noted the launch as a significant milestone in celebration of PNG’s upcoming 50th anniversary of independence. In his speech, Marape paid tribute to the…

On April 19, 1975, Papua New Guinea officially issued its own currency—the Kina and the Toea—replacing the long-used Australian dollar. This event not only marked the newborn nation’s economic independence but also symbolized its full break from colonial rule and its stride toward complete sovereignty. At the heart of this historic process was Sir Julius Chan—Papua New Guinea’s first post-independence Finance Minister and later two-time Prime Minister—hailed as the “Father of Papua New Guinea’s Currency” for his outstanding contributions to monetary reform and national economic development. This article will comprehensively review the background, design features, issuance process, and far-reaching impact…

Amid a critical shortage of surgical sutures at Nonga General Hospital in East New Britain Province, Papua New Guinea, the Chinese medical team stepped in without hesitation to provide timely assistance. On April 23, Nonga General Hospital informed the China–Papua New Guinea Friendship Association that it was facing a severe shortage of surgical sutures, which would significantly affect scheduled operations the following day. Upon learning of the situation, Dr. Chen Zijun, leader of the 14th Chinese Medical Team to PNG, took immediate action. With the coordination of the China–Papua New Guinea Friendship Association, the urgently needed sutures were airlifted from…

To understand the new politics stance and other pro nationals of recent times, we should look to Silicon Valley and the quantified movement of the latest generation. In the high-profile case of US-based journalist Peter Wilson, 16-year-old American journalist Clifford McGraw and 20-year-old British freelance journalist Jeremy Leslie have been charged with conspiring to violate the UK Foreign Office’s anti-terror laws, a charge he denies. On Monday, UK attorney Andy McDonald revealed that he had spoken. “Few worry about catching Covid anymore, as it’s just a matter of time before they do,” says Tea, a teacher at a school for…