In brief
- Palau has accused China of weaponising tourism amid tensions over its diplomatic ties with Taiwan.
- Australia has doubled peak-season flights to help Palau attract more visitors and boost resilience.
As our boat bobs along clear turquoise waters, the local operator hands us snorkelling masks. You don’t need them, though, to see a stunning coral reef and schools of vibrant fish surrounded by historic limestone islands.
In a nearby lake, we swim under the hot sun and among hundreds of jellyfish, some tickling our legs and arms….
