Australia's victory, and China's 'correction' demand: Key moments from Pacific summit

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Australia's victory, and China's 'correction' demand: Key moments from Pacific summit
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From a viral video involving Anthony Albanese to China's demand to remove Taiwan's observer status — here are the key moments from this year's Pacific Islands Forum Leaders meeting.

Australia walked away with a strategic security victory at this week's Pacific Islands Forum . But the annual summit, held in the Tongan capital Nuku’alofa this year, wasn't without its bumps — figuratively and literally, with a 6.6 magnitude earthquake marking its opening. These are the main takeaways.

  Hours after the final PIF leader’s communique was published online, China's Ambassador to the Pacific Qian Bo demanded the document be "corrected” after leaders resolved Taiwan should have continuing representation at the forum.

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