China warns of 'consequences' over Taiwan presence at Pacific leaders meeting
China’s envoy said Beijing lodged formal objections and warned of consequences after Taiwan’s foreign minister attended the forum opening.
- Taiwan Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung attended the Pacific Islands Forum opening ceremony on Monday in Koror, Palau, prompting immediate diplomatic protests from China over the island's participation.
- China claims Taiwan as an integral part of its territory and objects to its presence at international forums, while Palau remains one of just 12 nations recognizing Taipei as the legitimate government.
- China's special envoy to the Pacific, Qian Bo, warned of "consequences" regarding Taiwan's presence, telling reporters "there will always be consequences" when China is unhappy, though he insisted this was not a threat.
- PIF Chair Surangel Whipps Jr. stated "attention is not the same as respect," emphasizing that external partners should not define the region's destination or priorities.
- China plans to register further complaints during Tuesday's official dialogue partner sessions, as the 55th PIF meeting faces internal divisions with several leaders skipping amid suspicion of foreign interference.
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China warns of 'consequences' over Taiwan's attendance at Pacific leaders meeting
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-Taiwan friction clouds Pacific summit
The 18-member Pacific Islands Forum is being hosted by Palau, which invited its diplomatic ally Taiwan to attend as an aid partner, along with China and other non-Pacific countries. China's Pacific envoy Qian Bo told reporters on Monday there would be "consequences" for Taiwan foreign minister Lin Chia-lung's presence in Palau. Beijing claims self-ruled Taiwan as part of its territory. Chinese officials have also warned Pacific leaders and minis…
China expressed strong disapproval after Taiwan's foreign minister attended the Pacific Islands Forum held in Palau, warning of consequences.
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Free Malaysia Today NewsChina warns of ‘consequences’ over Taiwan presence at Pacific leaders meeting
China views Taiwan as its own territory, and China-Taiwan tensions have featured prominently at the annual Pacific Islands Forum, which is intended to demonstrate regional unity.
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