WorldPacific Summit opens amid Taiwan row

The annual Pacific Islands Forum has opened in Palau, where its 18 members are discussing regional cooperation and security. Taiwan’s Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung appeared with Palau President Surangel Whipps at a ceremony for electric buses donated by Taipei, drawing criticism from China over Taiwan’s participation.

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