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Taiwan condemns China’s ‘wolf warrior’ behaviour at Pacific forum

Taiwan Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung said China’s remarks at the summit were not welcome.

Pacific summit backs concerns over China missile test despite Nauru dissent

Palau President Surangel Whipps Jr said China’s missile test in July passed over several island nations without adequate warning.

Beijing accuses Pacific forum host Palau of 'hype' over its missile test

Palau's President Surangel Whipps Jr. addresses the 80th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), at the U.N. headquarters in New York, U.S., September 25, 2025. REUTERS/Jeenah Moon/File Photo

Palau urges ‘unified’ Pacific response to China missile test

The Pacific forum culminates with a leaders’ retreat on Sept 3, during which officials are expecting to hammer out wording for a joint communique.

World leaders need to see rising oceans in Pacific: UN official

A UN report found that up to 1.2 billion people could be displaced by 2050 amid a record pace of sea level rise driven by warming oceans and glacier melt.

Pacific forum kicks off in Palau without several leaders

Leaders of the Pacific Islands attending the Ocean Partnership Roundtable in Koror, Palau, on Aug 30, ahead of the 55th Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting.

China warns Pacific Islands diplomat not to sour ties over Taiwan

China opposes Taiwan’s participation in international organisations and exchanges with other countries.

Taiwan to attend Pacific leaders meet: Pacific official

Taiwan will attend an annual gathering of Pacific Island leaders in Palau in August.

News analysis

Australia counters China in Pacific charm offensive as Beijing missile test triggers alarm

Australian PM Anthony Albanese (left) and Fiji’s PM Sitiveni Rabuka at a joint press conference at the Grand Pacific Hotel in Suva, on July 6.

US deports first migrant to Pacific nation Palau

Palau agreed in December to resettle up to 75 deportees in exchange for US$7.5 million (S$9.72 million).

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