About this episode

This episode discusses various topics including China's influence on Pacific politics, the celebration of the Tok Pisin language in PNG, the impact of Facebook on sorcery debates, and the success of Pacific women in beauty pageants.

In Pacific Waves today: China may have influenced Sols PM motion challenge - journalist; Wellington's PNG community celebrate Tok Pisin language; How Facebook is shaping PNG sorcery debate - study; Three Pacific women celebrate major beauty pageant wins. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Topics covered

• China influence
• PNG community
• Tok Pisin language
• Facebook
• sorcery debate
• beauty pageants

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