"Nauru Ends Ties with Taiwan, Restores Relations with China"

Nauru has re-established diplomatic ties with China, severing its relations with Taiwan, a move the United States called "unfortunate". The Pacific has become a battleground for influence between the US and China, with Beijing targeting Taiwanese allies in the region. Nauru's recognition of "one China" and Taiwan as part of it has deeply grieved Taiwan, which accused Nauru of succumbing to financial aid and China's manipulation. The US, Taiwan's key supporter, expressed disappointment, while China urged other countries with ties to Taiwan to align with the "trend of the times".