Taiwan's Tenuous Presence at the Pacific Summit: A Test of Regional Resolve The recent Pacific leaders' summit in Palau highlighted the delicate balance of power in the Asia Pacific region, particularly between China and Taiwan.
Taiwanese Foreign Affairs Minister Lin Chia lung's attendance was met with characteristic vitriol from Beijing, which claimed that Taiwan's presence would have "consequences.
" China objects to Taiwan's participation in international forums due to its long standing stance on the self governing island being part of Chinese territory.