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Palau President Surangel Whipps Jr has taken over the Pacific Islands Forum chairmanship with a clear message to the region’s…

KOROR, Palau (AP) — China warned of “consequences” for Taiwan after officials from Beijing and Taipei attended a ceremonial event…

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KOROR, Palau (AP) — China warned of “consequences” for Taiwan after officials from Beijing and Taipei attended a ceremonial event…

China warned Taiwan of “consequences” after officials from Beijing and Taipei attended a ceremonial event at the Pacific Islands Forum…

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”…