US Vice President Kamala Harris gave a key speech at the forum, while no Chinese representative spoke.
Source:China is claiming it broke no rules after two officials apparently crashed a Pacific Islands Forum address by United States Vice President Kamala Harris.
"We are seeing a multipolar system emerge, all clamouring to shape the world in their favour," he said.Australian officials raise 'serious concerns' with China about Solomon Islands security deal "We recognise that in recent years the Pacific Islands may not have received the diplomatic attention and support that you deserve ... we are going to change that," she told the meeting.The Guardian reported they were asked to leave by police, while the ABC reported the two men were defence attaches.
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