Minister for Climate Change Chris Bowen, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Minister for Defense Industry Pat Conroy at a press conference during the 55th Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting in Koror, Palau Source: AAP / MICK TSIKAS/AAPIMAGE
Taiwan’s growing role in the Pacific Islands Forum is putting its rivalry with China back in the spotlight. Beijing has warned of “consequences” over Taiwan’s expanded participation, then denied it was a threat. As tensions rise, there are concerns geopolitical rivalry could overshadow urgent Pacific priorities, including climate action.
Taiwan’s growing role in the Pacific Islands Forum is putting its rivalry with China back in the spotlight. Beijing has warned of “consequences” over Taiwan’s expanded participation, then denied it was a threat. As tensions rise, there are concerns geopolitical rivalry could overshadow urgent Pacific priorities, including climate action.
