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Taiwan wants in for next Pacific forum, NZ isn't sure

The Pacific Islands Forum is considering how to better structure its engagement with other world powers but isn't about to show Taiwan the door.

AAP · Sep 3

China warns of "consequences" as Taiwan attends Pacific Islands Forum

China has issued a stern warning about Taiwan's involvement in the Pacific Islands Forum. In response, Taiwan’s foreign minister passionately defended the nation's regional partnerships and ongoing contributions. Leaders from Australia and New Zealand emphasized the forum’s independence from external pressures, asserting that the Pacific family must have the right…

The Times of India · Sep 1

China says ‘there will be consequences’ as Taiwanese delegation attends Pacific leaders’ summit

Chinese envoy fumes at ‘inappropriate’ presence of rival Taiwan while Australia and New Zealand defend coalition

The Independent UK · Sep 1

Taiwan’s foreign minister visits Eswatini as president’s special envoy

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The Independent UK · Apr 26

Taiwan’s foreign minister arrives in Eswatini after president’s trip blocked amid China pressure claims

Taiwan’s top diplomat says Taipei would not be held back by ‘authoritarian forces’

The Independent UK · Apr 26

Taiwan’s foreign minister says closer ties with Israel align with the island’s interests

Taiwan wants to deepen its ties with Israel despite criticism over the war in Gaza

The Independent UK · Nov 12, 2025

Taiwan now biggest importer of Russian naphtha despite being Ukraine ally

Island imported $1.3bn of crude oil product in first half of 2025 despite joining sanctions against Moscow, report finds

The Guardian - UK · Oct 1, 2025

China protests Taiwan foreign minister's visit to the Philippines

Taiwan’s foreign minister has flown to the Philippines with a high-level delegation of investors, according to two senior Philippine officials

The Independent UK · Aug 30, 2025

Taiwan says China using cash to bring poor nations on side regarding island's status

Chinese economic pressure has reduced the number of Taiwan's formal diplomatic allies to just 12, mainly small island nations in the South Pacific and Caribbean.

Euronews · May 21, 2025

China looks for allies as Trump targets Beijing — imposing 125% tariff

The White House has paused most of its 'reciprocal' levies for 90 days, although Trump has singled out China by raising its tariff rate to 125%.

Euronews · Apr 10, 2025