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.

China's Envoy Was Disrespectful in Push to Exclude Taiwan, Palauan President Says

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.

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