US EditionSolomon Islands blocks US, China, Taiwan from Pacific's top political meet
SOLOMON ISLANDS, AUG 4 – Solomon Islands may limit the Pacific Islands Forum meeting to members only or defer it, blocking China, Taiwan, and others amid diplomatic pressure over Taiwan's status.
- Next month, Solomon Islands Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele could restrict the Pacific Islands Forum meeting to PIF members, effectively excluding China, the US, and other countries.
- China has been pressing Solomon Islands Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele to exclude Taiwan, stirring frustration among Taipei's remaining allies and Canberra and Wellington, since 2019.
- Commenting on the plan, Anna Powles, Massey University expert, said restricting the Forum Leaders Meeting to PIF members would `de-escalate a geopolitically charged situation` and `reduce distractions` from the heavy agenda.
- An ABC source says Manele may propose deferring the annual dialogue with PIF partners until after a broader review of regional diplomatic architecture, blocking China, Taiwan, and other delegations.
- Palau's President Surangel Whipps Jr warned that singling out and excluding Taiwan could risk a reprise of the `PIF split` a few years ago, as Honiara leaders assess the `Ocean of Peace` framework.
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The Solomon Islands, located in the Pacific, stated that they would exclude non-member nations, including China and Taiwan, from a regional summit scheduled for September 2025. The aim would be to avoid a diplomatic dispute over Taiwan's presence of officials.
Taiwan urges inclusion in Pacific forum amid reports of exclusion - Focus Taiwan
Taipei, Aug. 8 (CNA) The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) on Thursday called on the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) to allow for Taiwan's participation this year, following reports that Taiwan would be blocked from the 2025 event, as have been China and the United States.
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terradaily.comSolomon Islands bars China and Taiwan from top Pacific summit
WASHINGTON: Pacific nation Solomon Islands has said it would exclude non-member nations from a key regional summit in September, a group that includes China, Taiwan and the United States. Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele said earlier this week he would defer a meeting of the Pacific Island Forum's non-m
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