Pacific Islands Forum Kicks Off in Palau - Aug. 31, 2026｜TaiwanPlus News

Taiwan returns to the Pacific Islands Forum as it kicks off in Palau, but with several regional leaders absent, forming a unified consensus may prove difficult. A new Chinese law makes it legal for Beijing to requisition resources and manufacturing facilities during wartime, including from Taiwanese firms doing business there. And a new station extending Taipei Metro's red line opens after ten years in the making. Plus: Another bookstore in Hong Kong closes following a July police raid as Beijing-imposed "national security" laws further tamp down freedom of information. Taiwan's foreign ministry plans a US$31 million industrial park in Eswatini, Taiwan's only diplomatic ally in Africa. Some teachers in Taiwan dealing with unruly pupils feel hamstrung by overbearing parents and the threat of lawsuits, prompting calls for policy change. 📹 Anchor: Reece Ayers #TaiwanPlus #TaiwanPlusNews #TaiwanNews -  TaiwanPlus｜https://www.taiwanplus.com  TaiwanPlus presents the country’s unique voice on not only local issues but also world events.  Connect with TaiwanPlus  » Watch shows made by TaiwanPlus    / @taiwanplus   » Like us on Facebook:   / taiwanplusnews   » Tweet us on Twitter:   / taiwanplusnews   » Follow us on Instagram:   / taiwanplusnews