China's Pacific charm offensive pays off as Nauru drops Taipei for Beijing
Nauru, a Pacific Island nation, has severed ties with Taiwan and recognized it as part of China's territory, highlighting China's influence in the Pacific.
Taiwan's dwindling group of diplomatic allies continue to recognize it as the sole legitimate representative of China on the international stage. [ more ]
Pacific nation Nauru cuts ties with Taiwan, switches to China
Nauru has announced it is severing diplomatic ties with Taiwan and will recognize China.
The Nauru government seeks full resumption of diplomatic relations with China and will no longer have official relations or exchanges with Taiwan. [ more ]