Nauru's President David Adeang meets PM Anthony Albanese in Canberra. The two leaders are expected to sign a "historic" new treaty later today. Exact shape of it is not yet clear, but broad expectation is Aus will provide budget support, Nauru will make commitments on security

he costs may be yet to come" - very good point here from @sheenagreitens.bsky.social on Yoon's declaration and consequences for the US-ROK alliance

Vanuatu's Special Envoy for Climate Change @rregenvanu.bsky.social says the Pacific is "obviously disappointed" by statements from Australia, US, China + Saudi Arabia at ICJ, and nations which Vanuatu relies on for support (ie Australia, China) haven't acknowledged severity of climate crisis

Trade Minister Don Farrell again says Australia should not "panic" about Trump re-entering the White House. Points to Aus trade surplus with the US, and says he's tried to contact both Lutnick and Jamieson Greer (at this stage it doesn't appear they've returned his calls)

Chinese envoys in Canberra and Suva both striking a conciliatory tone on the Pacific. Xiao Qian says he's "crossing his fingers" that Australia realises China isn't a threat in the Pacific and urges "trilateral or quadrilateral cooperation." Similar message from Zhou Jian in Fiji

Deep in weeds, but here's China-Samoa joint statement as Fiame visits Beijing. Samoa calls Taiwan an "inalienable" part of China + "recognises" Beijing's "reunification efforts." More cautious than Solomon Islands and Vanuatu, which "firmly supported" reunification. Also more careful on GDI/GSI

China's Ambassador to Australia Xiao Qian is asked whether he "regrets" Beijing's campaign of economic coercion against Australia. He says yes, sort of. But adds Australia shares blame. He adds "perhaps both countries can become more mature" in managing ties in the future