KPress Vol. 17 Iss. 08

Jaynes, Bill (2017-03-27). KPress Vol. 17 Iss. 08 (PDF) (Report). Kolonia, Pohnpei: Kaselehlie Press.

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Abstract: KPress Vol. 17 Iss. 08: NEWS: Caroline Fisheries Corporation sponsored a major fishing tournament in Pohnpei; Madolenihmw hosted a “Cultural Day” celebration at the king’s palace in Temwen; coverage notes a visit to the FSM by a U.S. Olympian and sports diplomat; Palikir, Pohnpei—despite the FSM having maintained diplomatic relations with China for twenty-eight years and seven previous FSM presidents having made state visits to the People’s Republic of China, public reaction was largely skeptical when President Peter Christian and his entourage visited China in March, prompting the FSM Embassy in Beijing to issue a press release on March 27 detailing the discussions and agreements reached during the visit; in a relaxed interview, President Christian addressed concerns raised by FSM citizens abroad about relations with China, emphasizing that the FSM engages with many partners including the Asian Development Bank and the World Bank; the visit included a formal red-carpet reception by Chinese President Xi Jinping with a military review outside the Great Hall of the People, and Chinese state media outlet CGTN published photographs of the ceremony; community coverage reports a cultural talent show raising more than $15,000 for Our Lady of Mercy Catholic High School; additional reporting references the Congress of the Federated States of Micronesia and local celebrations marking an anniversary themed “Unity through sports and culture”; Japan–FSM cooperation is highlighted through the donation of a bucket truck to the Pohnpei Port Authority under funding pledged at the Seventh Pacific Area Leaders Meeting (PALM 7) held in Fukushima in May 2015, with Board Chair Rosa Willy Hawley accepting the keys on behalf of the Authority; during the handover ceremony, Japanese Chargé d’Affaires Koji Sugiyama emphasized Japan’s ongoing support for FSM social and economic development, including climate change response and disaster management, as symbols of mutual friendship and understanding between the two countries; OPINION / EDITORIAL: an editorial notes that in addition to submitting a letter to the Pohnpei State Legislature recommending impeachment action against the Chief Justice, the Attorney General also filed a related civil action, alongside a separately authored opinion column by Bill Jaynes reporting on the cultural talent show that raised more than $15,000 for Our Lady of Mercy Catholic High School.