This year's annual Pacific summit, which wraps up in Nauru on Thursday, has been one of the most contentious in the event's 49-year history. "He disrespected the Pacific, the forum island leaders and other ministers who have come to join us in our territory. - 'No apology' -Waqa had already angered Beijing before the summit began in a row over visas. China rejected his calls for an apology, instead calling on Nauru to reflect on its actions. China does not belong to the PIF but is one of 18 countries that attends the leaders' summit as a "dialogue partner" for discussions with member nations.

Source: Daily Mail September 06, 2018 03:20 UTC