Taiwan at Pacific Forum Sparks Tensions | Sydney News

China’s envoy warns of “consequences” if Taiwan attends the Pacific Islands Forum, framing its participation as inappropriate for a regional unity gathering — but Australia and New Zealand firmly assert the forum’s sovereignty to decide membership. While Taiwan’s foreign minister celebrates its role as a development partner, China continues its diplomatic push to isolate Taiwan in the Pacific. Meanwhile, Australia and New Zealand deepen ties with island nations, including a joint U.S.-New Zealand upgrade of a WWII-era port in the Cook Islands, underscoring growing strategic competition in the South Pacific.

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