台湾副外长在中国出席太平洋岛屿论坛, Taiwan's Deputy Foreign Minister attends Pacific Islands Forum amid China, US tensions.

台湾副外长天钟光(Tien Chung-kwang)将出席本周在汤加举行的太平洋岛屿论坛, Taiwan's Deputy Foreign Minister Tien Chung-kwang will attend the Pacific Islands Forum in Tonga this week amidst tensions between Taiwan, China, and the US over influence in the region. 自1993年以来,台湾参与论坛的目的是加强与太平洋盟国(如美国和澳大利亚)的伙伴关系,并解决气候变化和安全问题,美国副国务卿库尔特·坎贝尔也参加了论坛。 Taiwan's participation in the forum since 1993 aims to strengthen partnerships with its Pacific allies, such as the US and Australia, and address climate change and security issues, with US Deputy Secretary of State Kurt Campbell also attending. 只有12个国家与台湾保持正式外交关系,中国对此有争议。 Only 12 countries maintain official diplomatic ties with Taiwan, which is disputed by China.