2026 Pacific Islands Forum overshadowed by China-Taiwan tensions
Several leaders skip the 2026 Pacific Islands Forum and China voices anger over the agenda, as China-Taiwan tensions weigh heavily on the summit.
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The Pacific Islands Forum opens on a shaky note as several leaders skip the summit and China voices anger over the agenda.
5 sources on this →China-Taiwan tensions weigh heavily on the Pacific Islands Forum as member states navigate competing pressure from Beijing.
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