"Nauru's Switch from Taiwan to China Sparks Diplomatic Tensions"

The Pacific nation of Nauru has announced the severing of formal diplomatic ties with Taiwan in favor of recognizing China, citing the decision as being in the best interests of the country and its people. China welcomed the move and expressed willingness to open a new chapter in bilateral relations with Nauru. This leaves Taiwan with only 12 diplomatic allies that recognize it as a sovereign state, and marks the latest development in the ongoing diplomatic tug-of-war between Taiwan and China in the Pacific region.