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International relationsChina’s envoy to Pacific warned of ‘consequences’ if Taiwan is included in regional gatheringTaiwan Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung speaks…

By Laurel Marewibuel KOROR, Palau (August 31, 2026) — Pacific Island nations must strengthen regional cooperation and make their security…

Surangel Whipps Jr, president of an 18,000-strong Pacific Island nation difficult to place on a map, has become an unlikely…

By L.N. Reklai KOROR, Palau (August 31, 2026) — The U.S. International Development Finance Corp. is making its first major…

China ⁠said it had serious concerns ⁠about Taiwan’s presence at ​the annual Pacific Islands Forum in Palau, warning of “consequences”…

By: L.N. Reklai KOROR, Palau (August 31, 2026) — “Australia’s commitment to the Pacific is unshakeable,” Australian Prime Minister Anthony…

China voiced its opposition to Taiwan joining a meeting of Pacific island nations this week, with Beijing’s envoy threatening unspecified…

By Elilai Rengiil KOROR, Palau (August 30, 2026) — Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting Chair and Palau President Surangel Whipps…

Host nation Palau has brought together the Pacific Islands Forum to build regional defenses against rising sea levels while resisting…

By L.N. Reklai KOROR, Palau — A new permanent resident visa category for certain non-Palauans who have deep and longstanding…