A third of Pacific leaders may skip forum summit amid China concerns
Seven Pacific Islands Forum leaders may miss this week's summit in Palau. Australian and New Zealand officials privately say Chinese pressure causes some leaders to pull out.
Why it mattersPacific unity is key for keeping the region stable. Leader absences and suspected foreign interference hurt the group's ability to make good decisions about shared challenges.
AustraliaAustralia's diplomatic presence at the summit faces a weakened forum at a time of growing Chinese influence in the Pacific, complicating Canberra's regional strategy.
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