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This is a David and Goliath story unfolding in the Pacific. I’m here in Palau for the Pacific Islands Forum, where a nation of just 18,000 people is standing up to the Chinese Communist Party. Beijing is ramping up pressure over Palau’s relationship with Taiwan, even portraying the island nation as a dangerous place for tourists while trying to push Taiwan out of the forum. But Palau isn’t backing down, and now the United States is stepping in against Beijing’s pressure campaign. Several Pacific Island leaders have opted not to come—with pressure from Beijing almost certainly contributing, say experts on the region.
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This is a David and Goliath story unfolding in the Pacific. I’m here in Palau for the Pacific Islands Forum, where a nation of just 18,000 people is standing up to the Chinese Communist Party. Beijing is ramping up pressure over Palau’s relationship with Taiwan, even portraying the island nation as a dangerous place for tourists while trying to push Taiwan out of the forum. But Palau isn’t backing down, and now the United States is stepping in against Beijing’s pressure campaign. Several Pacific Island leaders have opted not to come—with pressure from Beijing almost certainly contributing, say experts on the region.

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