NUKU'ALOFA, Tonga -- China's special envoy for the Pacific, Qian Bo, on Friday slammed a joint communique by Pacific Islands Forum leaders that affirmed support for Taiwan's participation in PIF events, calling the reference to the self-governing island a "mistake" that should be "corrected."
International relations
China condemns support for Taiwan at Pacific leaders' forum
Envoy calls language in joint communique 'unacceptable' and a 'mistake'
Leaders pose for a photo at the Pacific Islands Forum leaders meeting in Nuku'alofa, Tonga on Aug. 26. © AP
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