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Pacific Security & Diplomacy: The 55th Pacific Islands Forum in Palau ended with leaders registering concern over China’s July ballistic missile test and calling for at least 24 hours’ advance notice and respect for Pacific sovereignty—but the statement was not unanimous. Nauru’s Dissent: Nauru (Naoero) formally dissented from the clause, underscoring how Beijing’s missile moves and Nauru’s warmer China ties complicate regional unity. Regional Unity vs. Great-Power Pressure: The summit was also dominated by China–Taiwan tensions, with several leaders absent and debate over how far the Forum should go in rebuking Beijing. Forum Governance: Leaders locked in hosts for 2027–2031: New Zealand (2027), Nauru (2028), Marshall Islands (2029), Vanuatu (2030), French Polynesia (2031). Infrastructure & Connectivity: Australia announced funding for a new subsea cable link connecting Nauru, Kiribati and the Federated States of Micronesia, framed as both relationship-building and protection of critical infrastructure. Local Policy Watch: Nauru’s economy minister said the island lacks a clear framework to investigate sham marriages, proposing changes to let suspicious cases be referred for immigration assessment and possible criminal penalties.

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