Lin Chia-lung is Taiwan’s foreign minister, advocating for Taiwan’s defense and international standing amid rising cross-strait tensions and U.S.-Taiwan ties.
Leaders at the Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting host Palau are navigating rising geopolitical tensions as China, the United States, Taiwan, Australia and New Zealand compete for influence. Delegates, faced with climate, economies and security challenges, are pursuing a Pacific-driven agenda amid competing external interests.
Palau hosts the Pacific Islands Forum as China and Taiwan spar over attendance. Taiwan’s foreign minister attends, drawing Beijing’s ire. Palau defends its hosting and emphasizes regional unity amid competing powers.