- The U.S. said it is "deeply concerned" after Papua New Guinea ordered the closure of Taiwan's Taipei Economic Office, calling the move part of Beijing's intimidation campaign.
- China praised PNG's decision while Taiwan warned it faces widespread diplomatic suppression; only 12 countries still have formal ties with Taiwan, three in the Pacific.
- Regional neighbors like New Zealand are monitoring the situation, highlighting growing diplomatic competition in the Pacific.
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