# China warns of ‘consequences’ over Taiwan presence at Pacific Islands Forum

https://mins.news/en/item/39783

- The Guardian, 2026-09-01 05:34 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/sep/01/china-warns-of-consequences-taiwan-pacific-islands-forum-palau

> China said it had serious concerns about Taiwan attending the Pacific Islands Forum in Palau and warned there would be “consequences”, without specifying what they would be. Australia and New Zealand said the forum, not an outside country, decides who attends.

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