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Albanese Ducks China ‘Bullying’ Question at Pacific Summit

Albanese says the Pacific Islands Forum should decide its own agenda as Beijing warns of consequences over Taiwan’s presence and five leaders skip the meeting.

The Prime Minister has refused to condemn Beijing after China warned of ‘consequences’ over Taiwan’s presence at a Pacific summit.

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Australia pushes back on China warning toward Pacific nations

Australia has pushed back at China for warning there would be "consequences" for Pacific nations after Taiwan was invited to the regional summit.

·North Sydney, Australia
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The annual summit of the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) is being held in Palau, a Pacific island nation (from August 30 to September 4). Taiwan's Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung led a delegation to the summit. Disregarding international diplomatic protocol, China's Special Envoy for Pacific Affairs, Qian Bo, warned that Lin Chia-lung's attendance "would have consequences," and also cautioned Pacific island officials against participating in peripher…

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SBS News broke the news in Artarmon, Australia on Monday, August 31, 2026.
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