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- Taiwan Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung condemned China's "wolf warrior" diplomacy at the Pacific Islands Forum, saying it "easily undermines Pacific unity" and was unwelcome despite both Taiwan and China being invited guests.
- China objected to Taiwan's attendance at the summit, claiming Taipei was not qualified and warning of "serious consequences," and last month issued a travel advisory declaring host Palau an "unsafe travel destination."
- Lin alleged Chinese officials engaged in espionage at the event, saying plainclothes and security personnel from the Chinese Communist Party were present at venues, prompting Palau to specially strengthen security measures.
- Lin expressed confidence Taiwan would continue participating in the forum and win greater support, citing China's July missile test into the Pacific as evidence of Beijing's "aggressive and domineering nature."
- Palau is one of only three Pacific Island countries with official diplomatic ties to Taiwan, underscoring how limited Taipei's formal diplomatic recognition is in the region.
Why it matters: Lin framed Beijing's behavior as self-defeating, arguing that aggression in the Pacific — from the travel advisory against Palau to the July missile test — will generate more sympathy for Taiwan, not less. With only three Pacific Island nations formally recognizing Taipei, each forum seat carries outsized weight for Taiwan's international standing.
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