China warns of ‘consequences’ over Taiwan presence at Pacific Islands Forum

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China expressed serious concerns and warned of consequences regarding Taiwan's presence at the Pacific Islands Forum in Palau amid ongoing Beijing-Taipei tensions. The meeting, aimed at regional unity, saw Australia and New Zealand affirm that the forum alone determines attendance.

Beijing-Taipei tensions a feature at meeting in Palau, with Australia and New Zealand saying the forum – not another country – will determine who attends China ⁠said it had serious concerns ⁠about Taiwan’s presence at ​the annual Pacific Islands Forum in Palau, warning of “consequences” after the democratically ruled island attended the group’s opening ceremony on Monday. China views Taiwan as its own territory, and China-Taiwan tensions have ⁠featured prominently at the meeting, which is intended to demonstrate regional unity. Continue reading...