
Leaders missing and China ‘furious’: the Pacific Islands forum off to a decidedly shaky start
With five key Pacific Islands leaders absent and China reportedly furious about Taiwan’s presence, the forum needs to find unity to remain effective.
Independent Analysis and Reportage

With five key Pacific Islands leaders absent and China reportedly furious about Taiwan’s presence, the forum needs to find unity to remain effective.

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