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China warns over Taiwan's role as leaders skip Pacific Islands Forum
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— Sep 1, 2026
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Dana Whitfield
China's anger says more about their own regional ambitions than any real slight. The forum should focus on what Pacific nations actually need.
UN Global Compact Asia-Pacific Forum Draws 200+ Leaders
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— Aug 24, 2026
Sri Lanka used the UNCCD conference in Mongolia to outline climate-change measures and bilateral engagements with India and Iran, signaling active regional cooperation on environmental policy. Meanwhile, Taiwan’s foreign minister is expanding Pacific ties—heading to Palau for the Pacific Islands Forum amid rising Chinese influence, and also engaging in a Manila-hosted forum on climate security—paralleling Colombo’s UN Global Compact gathering that emphasizes sustainable development and private-sector leadership in Asia-Pacific.
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Pacific Islands Forum in Palau Amid China-Taiwan Tensions
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— Aug 28, 2026
Pacific Islands Forum leaders converge in Palau to tackle transnational crime and energy/climate resilience amid rising geopolitical tensions involving China, Taiwan, and the United States, with discussions framed around missile tests and regional unity. While some members push for a unified protest against missile tests and regime of statements, others abstain or split due to ties with China or Taiwan, highlighting enduring divisions even as the push for renewable energy and regional security cooperation remains a priority.
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