Taiwan's foreign minister used a Pacific islands summit in Palau to lock in a joint commitment on peace and stability with three of its remaining allies, a small diplomatic win as China keeps squeezing Taipei's presence in the region.

• Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung signed a joint statement with the leaders of Palau, the Marshall Islands and Tuvalu pledging to protect Pacific peace, stability and prosperity.
• The signing came out of the 30th dialogue meeting between Taiwan and Pacific Islands Forum countries, hosted by Palau's president.
• Taiwan pitched a package to train and place workers in jobs, offering its vocational schooling and industry training to help allies build a young workforce.
• Talks also covered climate, ocean protection, health care, farming, digital upgrades, and a plan to relocate Palau's national hospital, with Taiwan hoping to work alongside the United States.

Outlook: Taiwan will keep leaning on aid, training and health projects to hold its four remaining Pacific friendships, with China expected to keep courting the same governments.