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China Warns Pacific Islands Forum of Taiwan Participation Consequences

9/1/2026

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China’s envoy Qian Bo warned of consequences for Taiwan’s participation in the Pacific Islands Forum in Palau.
Taiwan’s foreign minister Lin Chia-lung attended the forum’s opening ceremony as a development partner.
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said the Pacific Islands Forum, not China, decides participant eligibility.
Palau President Surangel Whipps Jr claimed China is trying to coerce Taiwan-linked nations and refused intimidation.

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China’s envoy Qian Bo warned of consequences for Taiwan’s participation in the Pacific Islands Forum in Palau.
Taiwan’s foreign minister Lin Chia-lung attended the forum’s opening ceremony as a development partner.
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said the Pacific Islands Forum, not China, decides participant eligibility.
Palau President Surangel Whipps Jr claimed China is trying to coerce Taiwan-linked nations and refused intimidation.