AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoPacific Islands Forum in Palau: Leaders’ talks are underway, but unity is already under strain as at least five leaders are missing and China is warning of “consequences” over Taiwan’s participation. China–Taiwan tension: Taiwan is back at the forum after being excluded in 2025, and Beijing says Taiwan should not have access; Australia’s Albanese pushed back, saying it’s up to Pacific nations to run their own affairs. Missing leaders and foreign interference claims: Kiribati, Fiji, Vanuatu, Samoa and Solomon Islands are among those not attending top-level, with some officials privately blaming outside pressure. Airfare and connectivity push: Palau President Surangel Whipps Jr. is calling for a “One Pacific” airline alliance to cut high fares and improve routes for smaller island states. Deep-sea mining and sovereignty: Cook Islands PM Mark Brown says seabed mining will stay cautious and science-led, while Pacific governments face legal risk from investor-state disputes tied to mining rules. Regional security agenda: China’s missile testing and broader geopolitics are expected to shape discussions alongside climate and drug-crime concerns.
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