China warns of ‘consequences’ over Taiwan’s presence at pacific forum
CHINA has warned of unspecified “consequences” over Taiwan’s presence at the Pacific Islands Forum in Palau, escalating tensions at a regional gathering focused on Pacific unity. Chinese special envoy for Pacific island affairs Qian Bo said Beijing h...
Beijing has expressed "serious concerns" and threatened unspecified "consequences" over Taiwan's participation in the Pacific Islands Forum in Palau. China's special envoy for Pacific island affairs, Qian Bo, said Taiwan's presence was "very inappropriate" and opposed by all sides. Taiwan, which China claims as its territory, attended the opening ceremony and met with foreign ministers.
Taiwan's Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung welcomed the opportunity to participate. Australia and New Zealand have also rejected Beijing's objections, insisting that the Pacific Islands Forum decides its guest list. China's diplomatic presence in the Pacific has been reduced, with only three countries maintaining formal ties with Taiwan.
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