Tuvalu
Coverage of Tuvalu in the Nexus archive.
- China’s missile test exposes lack of unity among Pacific island nations
China’s missile test near Tuvalu is challenging Pacific island nations' efforts to maintain the region as an 'ocean of peace' due to differing ties with China. Analysts note the diverse relationships are complicating a unified response to the security challenge.
- China’s nuke missile test routine or cause for Pacific panic?
A Chinese navy submarine launched a nuclear-capable long-range ballistic missile into international waters in the South Pacific on July 6. The missile, carrying an inert dummy warhead, is believed to have splashed down near Tuvalu, with the Chinese government describing the test as a routine annual military activity.
- Tuvalu, tiny Pacific nation at the forefront of climate crisis, to host world leaders before Cop31 summit
Tuvalu, a small Pacific nation vulnerable to climate change, will host world leaders ahead of the Cop31 summit. Conference president expresses confidence in Chris Bowen to lead negotiations, while Turkey's climate minister Murat Kurum will preside over the November summit in Antalya.