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After 101 treks across the Kokoda Track, one guide says it's too full of 'death traps' to go back
Charlie Lynn led trekkers across the rugged Kokoda Track for three decades — but after one trip last year, he decided the mountainous trail had fallen too far into disrepair for him to return.
Published: Location: Papua New GuineaTopic: Tourism and Leisure Industry
China's foreign minister visits PNG, saying Pacific nations aren't 'the backyard' of other countries
China's top diplomat Wang Yi takes a swipe at the geo-political jostling for influence in the Pacific, saying Pacific Island countries aren't "the backyard of any major country".
Published: Location: Papua New GuineaTopic: World Politics
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Papua New Guinea was 'blessed' with a visit by China just a day ago. Anthony Albanese is hot on their tail
China's top diplomat, Foreign Minister Wang Yi, will have departed Port Moresby's Jacksons International Airport just a day before Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese touches down for an extended visit to walk the Kokoda Track.
Published: Location: Papua New GuineaTopic: Federal Government
Solomon Islands pro-China PM Manasseh Sogavare retains his seat as counting continues
This election is the first in Solomon Islands since Manasseh Sogavare struck a security pact with China in 2022.
Published: Location: Solomon IslandsTopic: Elections
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