#Pacific Islands Forum

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China threatens Pacific nations for hosting Taiwan's envoys at forum summit

China has warned of 'consequences' against Taiwan and against the small Pacific Island nations that hosted Taiwanese diplomats at the Pacific Islands Forum summit.

N. Marlow· Sep 1, 2026

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At Least Five Leaders Skip Pacific Islands Forum Summit Amid US-China Rivalry

At least five leaders of the Pacific Islands Forum, a group of small Pacific Ocean nations, are skipping this year's summit.

N. Marlow· Aug 31, 2026

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China Pairs Naval Drills Off Taiwan With Pressure on Pacific Forum

Beijing announced a joint naval exercise with Indonesia in waters east of Taiwan the same day it told the Pacific Islands Forum to "properly handle" Taiwan's presence at its Palau summit — squeezing Taipei on two fronts.

N. Marlow· Aug 11, 2026