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1 September 2026

China-Taiwan friction clouds Pacific summit

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China-Taiwan friction clouds Pacific summit

Taiwan hit back Tuesday at China's objections to its presence at a Pacific islands summit, saying its role in the region stops China from "having full control". "Wherever there is Taiwan's presence, ...

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