China warns of 'consequences' over Taiwan's attendance at Pacific leaders meeting

China has issued a warning of unspecified "consequences" following Taiwan's attendance at events connected to the annual Pacific Islands Forum. Taiwan's Foreign Minister, Lin Chia-lung, was invited to participate in meetings and side events held alongside the summit in Palau.

The diplomatic dispute highlights ongoing regional tensions involving Beijing, which claims self-ruled Taiwan as its own territory. These sovereignty disputes have featured prominently at the Pacific Islands Forum, a gathering originally intended to demonstrate regional unity among Pacific nations.