![The confrontation broke out at a reception to mark Taiwan's National Day, in the Fijian capital, Suva [File: Chiang Ying-ying/ AP]](/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/AP_20284241313252.jpg?resize=570%2C380)
Taiwan’s foreign ministry says the violence ensued when two Chinese diplomats gatecrashed an event in Fiji.
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Tourism-reliant Pacific island nations worried about economic impact of pandemic.
![The cyclone killed 27 people in the Solomons late last week before barrelling southeast to directly hit Vanuatu as a Category 5 storm [AFP]](/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/7e442b31eea4494eb72309496f184347_18.jpeg?resize=570%2C380)
‘Superstorm’ with winds of 260km per hour hammer South Pacific island nation with buildings reduced...
![Torrential rains and destructive winds continue as the storm moves slowly over land [AP]](/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/e84b3ff6f9ef4c358a44bf7196e3eb4c_18.jpeg?resize=570%2C380)
Torrential rains and destructive winds continue as the storm moves slowly over land.
![Geographical isolation has helped protect the Pacific Islands from the coronavirus, and governments also closed borders to keep visitors out, recognising the risk the disease poses to their communities [File: Fazry Ismail/EPA]](/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/6a57014c8e0b4fc89c1ac4288cd8c2cf_18.jpeg?resize=270%2C180)
People in the island nations have some of world’s highest rates of diabetes and obesity, and health systems are weak.
We investigate a Chinese developer accused of ruining land and intimidating locals as it builds Fiji’s biggest resort.
![Sarai destroyed houses and crops, brought down trees, cut power and caused considerable flooding in low-lying areas [@ThePaleoShack via Spectee/Reuters]](/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/3f9b795aa5a64552aed6d68e427649d4_18.jpeg?resize=270%2C180)
Nearly 2,000 people evacuated to emergency shelters as cyclone pounds Fiji, causing widespread damage.
We investigate a secretive Korean cult in Fiji that abuses its followers, luring in members and tearing families apart.
![Bainimarama has been the prime minister of Fiji since 2007 [File: Lukas Coch-Pool/Getty Images]](/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/a6327d04daba4cac967a60b8e10e9cba_18.jpeg?resize=270%2C180)
Country’s long-time leader was accused of assaulting opposition politician Pio Tikoduadua outside parliament in August.
![The floating mass of pumice rock stretches about 150 square kilometres and reportedly includes stones as big as basketballs [NASA]](/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/86118b4f850f40e7b6bbba4ad0fc2a80_18.jpeg?resize=270%2C180)
Vast mass of volcanic rock carrying corals and marine life will reach Australian shores in eight months, say scientists.
![The UN has warned that Pacific Island nations like Fiji are on the front line of climate change [Martin Meissner/AP]](/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/dc746fb004a14c30becda939a0961a0c_18.jpeg?resize=270%2C180)
Prime Minister Frank Bainimarama challenges Canberra to quickly transition from coal to other safer energy sources.
![Scott Morrison, left, talks with members of the Pacific Islands Countries Informal Dialogue at last November's APEC Summit in Papua New Guinea [File: Aaron Favila/AP]](/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/45735000eb7c4ff2834fe5e163481f6f_18.jpeg?resize=270%2C180)
Scott Morrison will travel to Vanuatu and Fiji this week hoping to mend ties amid growing Chinese influence.
![It's only the second time Fiji has held democratic elections since 2006, when Bainimarama seized power in a bloodless coup [AP]](/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/d378d79dbdcd4a7f821b90113b6a614b_18.jpeg?resize=270%2C180)
Former military strongman and his FijiFirst party narrowly win general elections to stay in power in the island nation.
![Authorities said over 500,000 Fijians were eligible to vote in Wednesday's ballot [Reuters]](/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/d76abaf5ec694976810ecc9e32f74e93_18.jpeg?resize=270%2C180)
Initial results show ruling FijiFirst party has 52 percent of votes as main opposition SODELPA trails at 38 percent.