Taiwan foreign minister decries Chinese 'bullying' at Pacific forum

International relationsChina's envoy to Pacific warned of 'consequences' if Taiwan is included in regional gatheringTaiwan Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung speaks to reporters on the sidelines of the Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting in Koror, Palau, on Sept. 1. (Photo by Sophie Mak)SOPHIE MAKSeptember 1, 2026 19:59 JSTKOROR, Palau -- Taiwan's foreign minister on Tuesday accused China of ruining "the whole atmosphere of the party" at a gathering of regional leaders, after Beijing made threats about the island democracy's participation in the annual Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting.