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Against the backdrop of a multi-polarizing world and evolving regional dynamics, the one-China principle has once again come into the global spotlight. On May 26 local time, the Chinese Embassy in Papua New Guinea held a special seminar in Port Moresby under the theme “Uphold the Authority of the United Nations, Adhere to the One-China Principle.” Chinese Ambassador to Papua New Guinea Yang Xiaoguang attended and delivered a keynote speech. Representatives from Papua New Guinea’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, government policy research institutions, leading universities, and mainstream media were invited to participate. In his address, Ambassador Yang elaborated on the…

On May 22, Chinese Ambassador to Papua New Guinea Yang Xiaoguang met with Mr. Mato, the China-based Trade Commissioner of Pacific Islands Trade & Invest (PITI). Counselor Jiang Chengsen of the Chinese Embassy and staff from the Trade Commissioner’s Office also attended the meeting. Ambassador Yang provided a detailed overview of the economic and trade relations between China and Papua New Guinea. He noted that under the strategic guidance of the leaders of both countries in recent years, practical cooperation between China and PNG has yielded fruitful results, bringing tangible benefits to both nations and their peoples. He welcomed the…

The third China–Pacific Island Countries Foreign Ministers’ Meeting will be held from May 28 to 29 in Xiamen, Fujian Province. Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi will chair the meeting. According to China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, foreign ministers or senior representatives from the 11 Pacific Island countries that have diplomatic relations with China, as well as Deputy Secretary-General of the Pacific Islands Forum, Esala Nayasi, will attend the meeting upon invitation. At a regular press conference on May 21, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning stated that the meeting will feature in-depth discussions on comprehensive China–Pacific cooperation and…

The Royal Papua New Guinea Constabulary (RPNGC) has recently reiterated that police officers are strictly prohibited from misusing firearms during law enforcement operations. Officers are not permitted to open fire under any circumstances unless faced with an uncontrollable violent situation. This statement comes after a recent incident in Waigani Market, Port Moresby, where a police officer’s gunfire accidentally killed a civilian, sparking widespread public concern. The victim, identified as Sandy Purel, a young woman from Mendi in the Southern Highlands Province, was fatally shot on Sunday while passing by the Waigani Market area. According to reports, she was walking near…

In a bid to ensure a safe, fair, and free national election in 2027, the Special Parliamentary Committee on the 2022 National General Election has called for intensified efforts to remove illegal firearms from communities across Papua New Guinea. MPs emphasized that the widespread presence of illegal firearms poses a major threat to electoral integrity and must be addressed as a matter of priority. During a meeting last week, Keith Iduhu, MP for Hiri-Koiari and a member of the Special Parliamentary Committee, stated: “To prepare for a safe, fair, and free election, we must ensure that communities are free from…

Recently, authorities in Papua New Guinea intercepted four Romanian men in Daru, Western Province, on suspicion of illegal entry. According to the PNG police, the four Romanian nationals departed from the capital, Port Moresby, traveled overland to Kerema in Central Province, and then crossed maritime waters in a small boat with the help of local residents, arriving in Daru late at night on Friday, May 23. “They were apprehended without resistance,” said a local law enforcement officer. The four individuals are currently being held at the Daru police station, and the case is under further investigation. It is reported that…

A recent pirate attack in the waters of Madang Province, Papua New Guinea, has resulted in the death of a male public servant from the Rai Coast District Government and left several others injured. According to reports, the incident occurred late in the afternoon on Friday, the 24th of this month. The victims were traveling in two 40-horsepower dinghies from Madang town to Saidor Government Station when they were ambushed by armed pirates near Tabalip Point along the southern coast of Madang. Boats Hijacked, One Man Drowns According to the NBC News Department, the pirates stole the outboard motors of…

On May 23, 2025, the Lae Court in Morobe Province, Papua New Guinea, handed down a verdict sentencing the head of a foreign mining company to three years in prison for involvement in transnational illegal activities. In accordance with the relevant provisions of the PNG Constitution, the individual will be deported upon completion of the sentence. The foreign national reportedly entered Papua New Guinea in February 2024 and has prior criminal records in both China and a certain African country. Since June 2024, the operations of his company have been under continuous investigation by relevant authorities and were ultimately found…

On the morning of May 23, a serious armed robbery targeting Chinese citizens occurred in the southern district of Port Moresby, the capital of Papua New Guinea. According to reports, the incident took place outside the SVS supermarket at 2 Mile Hill. Two Chinese men were conducting their daily business activities when they were suddenly intercepted at gunpoint by unidentified armed individuals. The assailants were traveling in a grey Toyota Mark X sedan bearing the license plate number IAF 227. The suspects quickly fled the scene toward Badili after seizing a large amount of cash. Local police arrived at the…

AS PNG counts down to its 50th Independence anniversary, the lions are coming out to play. For fifty years and even before that, colourful lion dances have always mersmerized Papua New Guineans. Staged by the PNG Chinese communities all over the nation, the Lion Dance is taking on a new meaning of cooperation between PNG and China. No only is the Lion Dance a spectacle of colour and vibrance of costumes, but the fiew bewathing, firecracker lion dancincing is now becoming localised. Papua New Guineans, who work in Chinese businesses are now stepping up to learn and dance like a…