Palau President Surangel S. Whipps Jr. Taiwan's Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung during the inauguration ceremony for Taiwan-funded solar energy and electric bus projects in Koror, Aug. 30, 2026, ahead of the 55th Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting.
Credit: Eugene Whong for RFA
Palau President Surangel S. Whipps Jr. and Taiwan's Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung during the inauguration of Taiwan-funded solar energy and electric bus projects in Koror, Aug. 30, 2026, ahead of the Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting.