Palau Challenges China
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Palau President Surangel Whipps urges Pacific Islands Forum members to unite against China’s July intercontinental ballistic missile test. Palau and some regional reports call for a shared response, while Beijing accuses Palau of creating “hype.”
Beijing accuses Pacific forum host Palau of ‘hype’ over its missile test
Beijing has accused Palau of trying to stir up concern over China's ballistic missile test as the Pacific Islands Forum summit host pressed regional governments to condemn the launch. Palau President Surangel Whipps Jr. said he hoped the issue would appear in a joint statement from the 18-nation group when the summit ended on Thursday. "That's definitely something that we'll be discussing today, a…
Palau Seeks Pacific Forum Condemnation of China's Missile Test, Beijing Attacks Taiwan Friend
Palau is seeking a united Pacific Islands Forum condemnation of China's missile test, but Beijing has rejected the effort as an attempt to pressure other island nations. Palau President Surangel Whipp…
Palau urges a unified Pacific response to China’s intercontinental ballistic missile test
Palau President Surangel Whipps wants the Pacific Islands Forum to send Beijing a single message: respect regional sovereignty, improve transparency and act as a responsible partner. Speaking on the f…
Palau calls for unified Pacific response to China missile test
Palau President Surangel Whipps wants the Pacific to speak with one voice after China test-fired an intercontinental ballistic missile in July and, he said, failed to properly inform the region. The m…
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