AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoPacific diplomacy & tech geopolitics: Papua New Guinea says it will close Taiwan’s trade mission in Port Moresby, citing its One China policy—an abrupt move Taiwan calls “unilateral,” while Beijing frames it as a win for One China. Deep-sea mining governance: The UN’s top maritime court refused to pause an International Seabed Authority investigation into whether The Metals Company’s subsidiaries (including Nauru Ocean Resources Inc, NORI) followed due process under UN deep-sea exploration rules. Rule-of-law in the seabed: In related proceedings, an ITLOS Seabed Disputes Chamber ordered provisional measures requiring the ISA to respect due-process rights tied to NORI and TOML contract extensions. Climate accountability in the Pacific: Ahead of the 55th Pacific Islands Forum in Palau, leaders are shifting from awareness to accountability—pushing for accessible climate finance and stronger delivery on existing commitments. AI readiness in the Pacific: A UNDP piece highlights how Pacific countries are building digital foundations (like 5G and digital-first government services) to support practical AI adoption. Security & signals in the region: Reporting links PNG’s Taiwan move to broader China-Pacific pressure after a Chinese submarine missile test in the South Pacific, with the US saying it’s “deeply concerned.”
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