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flag Pacific nations unite at UN on climate crisis, despite differing views on China and Taiwan.

flag Pacific island nations voiced a unified call for urgent global climate action at the UN General Assembly, despite differing stances on China. flag Marshall Islands President Hilda Heine condemned China’s interpretation of a UN resolution on Taiwan, warning it does not justify coercion or military action, while reaffirming support for Taiwan’s sovereignty. flag In contrast, Nauru President David Adeang praised China’s development contributions and highlighted strong ties with Australia, which has a security pact with Nauru limiting foreign influence in key infrastructure. flag Despite geopolitical divisions, leaders from across the region emphasized the existential threat of rising sea levels, with Heine stressing her nation’s frontline experience and urging immediate international response, as Pacific states used side events to highlight their vulnerability to climate change.

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