5 Sep 2018

Chinese official at Nauru Forum accused of trying to bully

From , 3:02 pm on 5 September 2018

A Chinese official who reportedly stormed out of a meeting of Pacific Island Forum leaders has been accused of trying to bully Forum members.

China's delegation had earlier had trouble obtaining visas to attend the key regional gathering in Nauru.

Nauru is tied to Taiwan diplomatically and the incidents have highlighted tensions between China and Taiwan in the region.

Sally Round reports.

National flags in Nauru for the Pacific Islands Forum.

National flags in Nauru for the Pacific Islands Forum. Photo: New Zealand Herald/Jason Oxenham