Homelessness in Papua New Guinea Homelessness in Papua New Guinea Homelessness in Papua New Guinea is a significant issue in Port Moresby, the nation's capital city. It is estimated that the homeless population in the nation's capital includes over 5,000 homeless children. The government and charities working in the region state that migration from rural to urban areas are a leading cause for the rise in homelessness. One study on working street children in Papua New Guinea surveyed 324 children, of which seven percent were currently living on the street, but overall, 51% had been living on the street at one point in the past.
China–Papua New Guinea relations China–Papua New Guinea relations The Independent State of Papua New Guinea and China (PRC) established official diplomatic relations in 1976, soon after Papua New Guinea became independent. The two countries currently maintain diplomatic, economic and, to a lesser degree, military relations. Relations are cordial; China is a significant provider of both investments and development aid to Papua New Guinea. The current Ambassador of Papua New Guinea in China is Max Rai. The current Ambassador of China in Papua New Guinea is Wei Ruixing. Oceania is, to the People's Republic of China and the Republic of China (Taiwan), a stage for