On September 4, 2026, Taiwan Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung criticized Beijing after the Pacific Islands Forum for obstructing Taiwan's participation and pursuing wolf-warrior diplomacy, and alleged that Chinese security personnel monitored the Taiwanese delegation inside and outside the venue.
Palau President Whipps said he hopes the 18 member states of the Pacific Islands Forum will condemn China's July 6 missile test in a joint statement issued at the end of the summit.
Beijing says Taiwan is not qualified to take part in the Pacific Islands Forum and expressed dissatisfaction over Taiwan's attendance at this year's forum.
The leaders of Palau, Australia and New Zealand said that Pacific Islands Forum affairs should be determined by the Forum itself.
New Zealand Foreign Minister Peters said that some members of the Pacific Islands Forum blocked the passage of a joint statement condemning China's recent test firing of nuclear-capable missiles in the region.