Taiwan Urges Partners Not To Give In to China Bullying at Pacific Islands Forum

Taiwan's Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung has urged Pacific countries not to give in to China's bullying at a press conference on the sidelines of the 55th Pacific Islands Forum in Palau. Lin addressed challenges to Taiwan's participation, saying China's intransigence is what turns Taiwan's role into an issue at the forum each year. He said as an island nation, Taiwan wants to support Pacific countries, urging partners to focus on what they can contribute to the region rather than the politics Beijing brings to the forum.