The Albanese government has stayed tight-lipped on whether it believes Beijing was behind the withdrawal of a number of prominent Pacific leaders from the region’s premier forum for co-operation.

KOROR: Pacific island leaders will tackle transnational drug crime as they meet in Palau from Monday for a summit where tensions between Taiwan and China risk overshadowing…

As Pacific Island leaders gather for climate and security talks, the forum’s agenda is likely to be overshadowed by tensions between China and Taiwan.