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Australia has signed a new security and economic treaty with Nauru, strengthening bilateral relations and cooperation between the two nations. The agreement aims to enhance security measures and boost economic ties, reflecting Australia's ongoing commitment to regional stability and development in the Pacific.
China and Nauru have restored diplomatic relations after Nauru cut ties with Taiwan, a move seen as part of China's efforts to isolate Taipei. The resumption of ties was formalized in a meeting between Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and Nauru’s Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade Lionel Aingimea in Beijing. Nauru's decision to switch allegiance came just after Taiwan's election, leaving it with only 12 remaining diplomatic allies. The move has raised concerns about Taiwan's remaining allies and their vulnerability to China's influence.
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".
Taiwan has lost another diplomatic ally as Nauru, a small Pacific Island, cut ties in favor of China, leaving Taiwan with only 12 remaining allies. This loss diminishes Taiwan's diplomatic clout, limiting its representation in international forums like the United Nations.
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.
The US official in charge of unofficial ties with Taiwan criticized Nauru's decision to sever diplomatic relations with Taipei shortly after Taiwan's presidential election, warning about China's unfulfilled promises. The move leaves Taiwan with only 12 formal allies. The US encourages countries to engage with Taiwan, while Taiwan accuses China of timing the move to influence the election. Nauru cited a UN resolution as a reason for its decision, and Taiwan accused China of offering money to Nauru. Australia, which funds a refugee processing center in Nauru, said its funding remains unchanged.
Nauru has switched its diplomatic recognition from Taiwan to China, reducing Taiwan's diplomatic allies to 12. China claims Taiwan as its territory and has been gaining diplomatic allies from the island. The move is seen as a blow to Taiwan, especially following recent elections, and has drawn disappointment from the United States. Taiwan now has official ties with 11 countries and the Vatican.
Taiwan lost one of its few remaining diplomatic allies, Nauru, to China just days after electing a new president, accusing China of pressuring the country. China and Taiwan have long competed for diplomatic recognition, with China offering Nauru a significant amount of money to switch allegiance. The United States reaffirmed its commitment to Taiwan, while Taiwan's government condemned China's move as an attack on democracy. Nauru's decision reflects the intensifying competition for influence in the Pacific between China and the United States.
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.
Nauru announced it was severing diplomatic ties with Taiwan in favor of China, just days after Taiwan's election defied Beijing. This leaves Taiwan with only a dozen official allies, most of them small, low-income countries. Taiwan accused China of poaching its allies, while the U.S. expressed disappointment in Nauru's decision and pledged to deepen engagement with Taiwan. China framed the election as a choice between war and peace, and has been ramping up military activities near the Taiwan Strait.
Nauru has switched its diplomatic ties from Taiwan to China, prompting Taiwan to sever relations in response. Taiwan accused Beijing of buying off Nauru, while a Taiwanese official claimed that China is offering Nauru $100 million annually. The move comes days after Taiwan's presidential election and is seen as a result of economic inducement by China. Nauru's decision leaves Taiwan with 12 remaining diplomatic allies, including the Vatican, Guatemala, and Paraguay.
A delegation of former U.S. officials met with Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen and her newly elected successor, Lai Ching-te, following Taiwan's election results, which saw the loss of one of its few remaining diplomatic relationships as Nauru announced it would switch ties to China. The U.S. delegation's visit and Secretary of State Antony Blinken's congratulatory message to Lai have drawn criticism from China, which opposes any official exchange between the U.S. and Taiwan. The move by Nauru to recognize Beijing over Taipei has been condemned by Taiwan as a challenge to democratic values and the international order, while China views it as an independent choice made by Nauru as a sovereign nation.
Nauru has severed diplomatic ties with Taiwan and recognized China, leaving Taiwan with fewer than a dozen allies. The move comes just after Taiwan's ruling party won a historic third term, and is seen as China's retaliation against Taiwan's democratic elections. This marks another win for Beijing in its campaign to poach countries that recognize Taiwan, and demonstrates China's ambitions to shape the South Pacific region.
Taiwan lost another diplomatic ally to China as Nauru severed ties just days after Taiwan's presidential election, a move condemned by Taiwan's Foreign Ministry as an attempt to suppress its democratic achievements. The Pacific Island nation's switch leaves Taiwan with only 12 diplomatic allies, mostly small nations in the Pacific Ocean and Latin America, and the Vatican. The US reaffirmed its support for Taiwan during a visit, despite formally cutting ties in 1979, while many other Western nations maintain unofficial relations with Taipei.
The tiny Pacific island of Nauru has declared a state of disaster as Australian army sappers attempt to defuse a 500-pound World War Two-era bomb. Schools and workplaces will be closed, and residents within a 2 km radius of the bomb will be evacuated. Nauru's acting president has expressed concern for the safety of the island's population and vital infrastructure. The bomb was discovered during construction work, and while the risk of unintended detonation is low, precautions are being taken to protect residents and property.