Pacific Summit Opens Amid Taiwan Row The annual gathering of the 18 member Pacific Islands Forum in Palau has begun, bringing together representatives from some of the world's most vulnerable nations.
However, beneath the surface of this year's summit lies a more significant story – one that speaks to the complex dynamics at play in the Asia Pacific region.
Taiwan's participation in the forum, facilitated by Palau's decision to allow Taipei to attend as an observer, has sparked outrage from China.