Taiwan's Diplomatic Isolation Deepens as Nauru Switches Recognition to China

Nauru cuts ties with Taiwan in favor of Beijing, leaving Taiwan with just 12 diplomatic allies, following the election of pro-independence candidate William Lai Ching-te. China welcomed Nauru's switch and reiterated its stance on Taiwan, while an unofficial US delegation expressed support for Taiwan's democracy and reaffirmed the US commitment to the island. The election result will further test the already tense ties between the US and China over Taiwan.