China warns of consequences over Taiwan at Pacific summit
China's special envoy Qian Bo has warned of consequences after Taiwan's foreign minister was invited to participate in the Pacific Islands Forum summit in Palau by President Surangel Whipps. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese attended the summit, announcing $15.6 million in funding to help Pacific athletes prepare for the 2032 Brisbane Olympics, while confirming he would not meet with Taiwan's delegation. The diplomatic tensions between China and Taiwan are overshadowing the forum, despite Palau's insistence that the Pacific Islands Forum determines its own participation without external…
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