China warns of ‘consequences’ for Taiwan after Taipei envoys attend Pacific leaders summit

KOROR, Palau - China has threatened unspecified consequences for Taiwan after officials from both Beijing and Taipei participated in a ceremonial function at a Pacific leaders summit. The summit, hosted by Palau, brought together 18 member states and territories, none of which include China, the United States or Taiwan. Despite the presence of Taiwan's foreign minister and China's Pacific envoy, tensions remained high as regional power struggles threatened to overshadow the meeting.

Palau's president called for major powers to refrain from interfering with the forum's proceedings, emphasizing that the agenda should be driven by the 18 member states themselves. The presence of Taiwanese officials at the summit, which is a contentious issue between Beijing and Taiwan, has been a recurring point of friction in recent years.