Leaders missing and China ‘furious’: the Pacific Islands forum off to a decidedly shaky start — Live Feedhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/leaders-missing-and-china-furious-the-pacific-islands-forum-off-to-a-decidedly-shaky-startContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. China warns of consequences as Pacific Islands Forum begins in Kororhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/leaders-missing-and-china-furious-the-pacific-islands-forum-off-to-a-decidedly-shaky-starthttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/leaders-missing-and-china-furious-the-pacific-islands-forum-off-to-a-decidedly-shaky-start#u55558Thu, 03 Sep 2026 11:10:31 +0000The 55th Pacific Islands Forum in Koror has started under tension as China warns of consequences following the attendance of Taipei envoys. Great power rivalry and the absence of several leaders have contributed to a shaky start for the summit. While the forum secretariat maintains that missing leaders will not derail outcomes, the chair is currently seeking a consensus among member nations to condemn a Chinese missile test. Meanwhile, island nations are attempting to leverage geopolitical competition to secure funding for climate change mitigation.Why it mattersThe Pacific Islands Forum serve