Leaders of Pacific Island Forum
The Leaders of the Pacific Islands Forum are heads of state and government from Pacific nations who meet annually to coordinate regional policy on issues like climate change, security, and sustainable development.
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Sep 2, 2026
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A third of leaders were absent from the meeting, with analysts attributing this to Beijing's influence in the region.
Pro-reform observers view their absence as a worrying sign of Chinese intimidation, though they also blame U.S. neglect for creating vacuum.