AGP Executive Report
Last update: 36 minutes agoPacific Security Tensions: China’s July 6 submarine-launched missile test, reportedly landing near Tuvalu’s EEZ, has sparked fresh calls for a Pacific-led security agreement, with Australia’s Pat Conroy saying the move damaged Beijing’s standing and peace groups urging leaders to keep the “blue continent” from becoming a battleground. Diplomacy Under Pressure: The US says it is “deeply concerned” after Papua New Guinea ordered the closure of Taiwan’s representative office in Port Moresby, while Taiwan warns China is suppressing it “everywhere.” Illegal Fishing Crackdown (Tuvalu): Tuvalu Police, with Sea Shepherd, detained a Chinese longliner on July 9 for alleged illegal fishing, including “spoofing” and expired permits, and escorted it to Funafuti for investigation. Health & Resilience: WHO-UNICEF data shows Tuvalu hit 93% overall vaccination coverage, but missed the final HPV dose for girls (78%). Sports (Tuvalu): Tuvalu’s boxing siblings Tarona and Pasoni Taafaki are set to represent the island at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.
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