# Pacific Summit opens amid Taiwan row

https://mins.news/en/item/37538

- France 24, 2026-08-30 12:29 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.france24.com/en/pacific-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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