Kiribati is reportedly in discussions with China to explore deep-sea mining opportunities, signaling a potential shift in its ...

Kiribati, a Pacific Ocean neighbor of Hawaii with a vast Exclusive Economic Zone of 3.6 million square kms (1.4 million square miles) has developed close ties to Beijing in recent years including ...

Pacific nation Kiribati says it is exploring a deep-sea mining partnership with China, dangling access to a vast patch of ...

With a seabed rich in cobalt, nickel and copper, Kiribati is seeking new partners after a previous deal with a Canadian ...

Chinese President Xi Jinping and Kiribati President Taneti Maamau (left) attend a welcoming ceremony at the Great Hall of the ...

Pacific nation Kiribati says it is exploring a deep-sea mining partnership with China, dangling access to a vast patch of ...

Kiribati switched its allegiance from pro-Taiwan to pro-Beijing in 2019, citing its national interest in joining several other Pacific nations that have severed diplomatic ties with Taipei in ...

Tensions have risen since Kiribati aligned itself with China in 2019 and signed a series of bilateral deals with Beijing. The bond between Kiribati — population 120,000 — and its near neighbor ...

TARAWA – Pacific nation Kiribati says it is exploring a deep-sea mining partnership with China, dangling access to a vast patch of Pacific Ocean harbouring coveted metals and minerals.