By: Laurel Marewibuel CANBERRA, Australia — President Surangel S. Whipps Jr. and a delegation of Palau leaders met with Taiwan’s representative in Australia to discuss ways to increase Taiwanese tourism to Palau and strengthen ties between the two countries. President Whipps Jr. meets Taiwan Ambassador Liang-Yu Wang of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in […]
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Taiwan Embassy Celebrates 115th National Day Aboard Coast Guard Vessel Chiayi, Highlighting Strong Taiwan–Palau Friendship
The Embassy of the Republic of China (Taiwan) in the Republic of Palau hosted a reception on the evening of October 8 to celebrate the 115th National Day of the Republic of China (Taiwan). In conjunction with the Taiwan Coast Guard Administration’s (CGA) 2026 Training Mission, the National Day reception was held aboard the CGA […]
Palau ambassador calls for stronger marine science, tourism cooperation with Taiwan at Taipei forum
By: Ngewakl Soaladaob TAIPEI, Taiwan – Palau Ambassador to Taiwan Gaafar J. Uherbelau highlighted Palau’s conservation efforts and called for stronger cooperation with Taiwan in marine science, sustainable tourism and conservation during an international forum in Taipei. Uherbelau delivered a keynote address on “Island Conservation & Nature-Based Sustainable Tourism” at the 2026 Formosa Sustainable Conservation […]
‘The Pacific is our home, not a theatre for geopolitical competition’: Forum Chair Whipps
NEW YORK, 24 SEPTEMBER 2026 (PACNEWS)— Palau President and Forum Chair, Surangel Whipps Jr has warned that the Pacific must not be treated as a theatre for geopolitical competition, calling for respect for Pacific sovereignty, international law and the region’s right to determine its own future. Delivering Palau’s High-Level Statement at the 81st United Nations […]
Restoring trust: Taiwan’s rightful place in the free world
Dr. Lin Chia-lung Minister of Foreign Affairs ROC (Taiwan) The rules-based international order is under growing strain as authoritarian states seek to weaken its safeguards and reshape international rule to serve their own interests. Even the fundamental principles of peaceful settlement of disputes and prohibition against the threat or use of force, which are enshrined […]
U.S allies in Asia alarmed as think tank calls for pullback
Analysts warn that a U.S withdrawal from the western Pacific, as recently suggested by a think tank, would weaken deterrence and strengthen China’s position. By Julian Ryall WASHINGTON, 16 SEPTEMBER 2026 (DW)—A study by a U.S foreign policy think tank advocates a major military pullback from the western Pacific, prompting concern among long-standing allies of […]
