Palau Pushes Back Against China as Taiwan Returns to Pacific Forum

Palau is hosting the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) Leaders Meeting and has invited Taiwan to participate in associated events. This decision contrasts with last year’s host, the Solomon Islands, which excluded Taiwan. Palau, along with the Marshall Islands and Tuvalu, remains one of Taiwan’s 12 diplomatic allies, despite recent moves by other forum members to switch recognition to Beijing.

• Palau is hosting this year’s Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) Leaders Meeting.
• Palau has invited Taiwan to participate in events associated with the PIF gathering.
• This invitation marks a contrast to last year’s host, the Solomon Islands, which excluded Taiwan.
• China has been actively working to isolate Taiwan and assert its control over the self-ruled island.
• Palau, the Marshall Islands, and Tuvalu are among Taiwan’s remaining 12 diplomatic allies.