PACIFIC ISLANDS FORUM: China’s threat that allowing Taiwan to attend would have consequences could undermine unity in the Pacific and are offensive, Lin Chia-lung saidBy Fang Wei-li / Staff reporter, with Reuters請繼續往下閱讀...Minister of Foreign Affairs Lin Chia-lung （林佳龍） yesterday condemned China’s “wolf warrior” diplomacy at this week’s Pacific Islands Forum （PIF） Leaders’ Meeting in Palau, saying it could undermine unity in the Pacific.This year’s meeting was overshadowed by China’s objections to the presence of Taiwan at the summit, saying Taipei was not qualified to attend and that its presence would have “consequences,” said Lin, who had just returned from the meeting in Palau.Summit host Palau is one of three Pacific island countries that have diplomatic ties with Taiwan.Speaking to reporters in Taipei yesterday, Lin said that the forum comprises 18 Pacific member countries, which form its decisionmaking core.China, dialogue partners, and Taiwan as a development partner, were all invited guests seeking to promote development in the Pacific, he said, adding that the “Pacific way” is about openness and inclusiveness.China’s remarks at the summit were not welcome, he said.“This kind of Chinese ‘wolf warrior’ diplomacy could easily undermine unity in the Pacific, and is offensive and detestable,” he said.The expression “wolf warrior” diplomacy takes its name from a popular Chinese movie franchise and refers to strong remarks by Chinese officials in public, marking a departure from the restraint generally seen previously.China did not respect the host’s wishes and tried to make itself the host, Lin said.“This kind of threatening language and behavior — claiming there will be ‘serious consequences,’ even going so far as to declare Palau an ‘unsafe travel destination’ — is extremely absurd and ironic,” he said, referring to a travel warning China issued about Palau last month.China’s threat goes beyond verbal intimidation, Lin added.Beijing has already taken action, including an unannounced test-firing of an intercontinental ballistic missile in the Pacific in July, which has raised concern among nations in the region, he said.The PIF leaders’ summit subsequently adopted a resolution condemning the missile launch and its impact on peace and unity in the Pacific, Lin said.The Chinese Communist Party’s zero-sum, “either you or me” approach is not suited to the Pacific region, he added.The Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs did not immediately respond to a request for comment.Asked whether he met with US Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau on the sidelines of the PIF summit, Lin said it was only natural for attendees to greet and interact with one another at the venue.新聞來源：TAIPEI TIMES
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