China warns of consequences over Taiwan's presence at Pacific Islands Forum in Palau
China has warned of consequences after Taiwan's foreign minister appeared at the opening ceremony of the Pacific Islands Forum leaders meeting in Palau. The warning came as Taiwan Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung joined a large gathering of dignitaries in Koror, the country's commercial centre, for the formal start of the meeting. The event has drawn hundreds of politicians, officials, non-government organisations and journalists to the Micronesian nation.China's special envoy to the Pacific, Qian Bo, said Beijing had serious concerns about Taiwan's presence at the forum. He told reporters after the ceremony that China had made its position clear to the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 31 Aug 2026 20:02 LONDON
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