16 Aug 2024

Palau's President says China is weaponising tourism

From , 6:02 am on 16 August 2024
President Surangel Whipps Jr

President Surangel Whipps Jr Photo: Richard Brooks

Palau's President says China is weaponising tourism in a bid to get the nation to sever bilateral ties with Taiwan. 

In one instance Surangel Whipps Jr says Palau was excluded from a global tourism summit and he says his country has been described as dangerous by Chinese media.  

RNZ Pacific's Caleb Fotheringham has more.