China's Envoy Was Disrespectful in Push to Exclude Taiwan, Palauan President Says
Palau is hosting the Pacific Islands Forum and invited Taiwan to participate, despite Beijing's opposition.
TL;DR
- Palauan President Surangel Whipps Jr. alleges a Chinese diplomat exhibited disrespect towards Palau.
- The alleged disrespect occurred during a tense meeting regarding Taiwan's potential participation in a regional summit.
- The incident took place at a previous Pacific Islands Forum event in Suva, Fiji.
- China's special envoy for Pacific island countries' affairs, Qian Bo, insisted on meeting Whipps.
- Palau is set to host the upcoming leaders' meeting of the Pacific Islands Forum.