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Singapore: Beijing has put one of its key Pacific partners offside by attempting to push through a security deal and threatened New Zealand for supporting opposition to the regional agreement.As Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi enters the final stages of his 10-day Pacific tour, Samoan Prime Minister Fiame Mataʻafa accused China of attempting
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But in a late night decision over the weekend, current head of state Tuimaleali ifano Va aleto a Sualauvi II canceled Monday s parliamentary sitting without explanation, New Zealand national broadcaster Radio New Zealand reported.
Although Samoa s Supreme Court ruled Sunday that the order cancelling the parliamentary sitting was unlawful, FAST arrived at Parliament on Monday to find the doors locked, according to RNZ. I think a coup would be accurate, FAST spokesman Lance Apulu told RNZ when asked to describe Monday s events. Bloodless, but they are actually coups.
FAST went ahead with the swearing-in ceremony on Monday in a tent, RNZ reported, although it is unclear how legitimate those proceedings will be. Monday was the final possible day a new parliament can be formed under the constitution.