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Taiwan’s presence at forum draws criticism from China

Headline from Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

KOROR, Palau -- China warned of "consequences" for Taiwan after officials from Beijing and Taipei attended a ceremonial event at a Pacific leaders summit, where major powers already had been urged to restrain from turning a meeting of mostly small island countries into a geopolitical sideshow.

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  1. The Guardian

    China warns of ‘consequences’ over Taiwan presence at Pacific Islands Forum (opens The Guardian)

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    Beijing-Taipei tensions a feature at meeting in Palau, with Australia and New Zealand saying the forum – not another country – will determine who attends China ⁠said it had serious concerns ⁠about Taiwan’s presence at ​the annual Pacific Islands Forum in Palau, warning of “consequences” after the de…

  2. WDIO Duluth

    China warns of ‘consequences’ for Taiwan after Taipei envoys attend Pacific leaders summit (opens WDIO Duluth)

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    China has warned of consequences for Taiwan after officials from Beijing and Taipei attended a Pacific leaders summit. The event beginning in Palau on Monday involves 18 member states and territories of the Pacific Islands Forum.

  3. Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

    Taiwan’s presence at forum draws criticism from China (opens Arkansas Democrat-Gazette)

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    KOROR, Palau -- China warned of "consequences" for Taiwan after officials from Beijing and Taipei attended a ceremonial event at a Pacific leaders summit, where major powers already had been urged to restrain from turning a meeting of mostly small island countries into a geopolitical sideshow.

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