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Nauru Ditches Taiwan for China: Diplomatic Drama Unfolds

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Pacific nation Nauru stuns the world by cutting ties with Taiwan and siding with China, leaving Taiwan with only 12 allies. Find out about the political turmoil and power play in this diplomatic switch-up!

In a surprising turn of events, the small Pacific island nation of Nauru has decided to sever its diplomatic ties with Taiwan in favor of establishing full diplomatic relations with China. This decision comes just days after Taiwan's presidential election, leaving Taiwan with only 12 formal diplomatic allies. China's ministry of foreign affairs has openly welcomed this move, showcasing its growing influence in the region.

The strategic shift by Nauru's government has been described as being in the 'best interests' of the country and its people. Taiwan, on the other hand, has expressed disappointment and accused China of manipulating the situation to isolate Taiwan further on the global stage. The sudden nature of this diplomatic switch-up has raised eyebrows and sparked discussions about China's expanding reach in the Pacific.

As Taiwan grapples with this loss, Nauru's financial demands have also come into play. Reports indicate that Nauru requested approximately 125 million Australian dollars from Taiwan to sustain an immigration detention facility, shedding light on the economic factors influencing diplomatic decisions in the region. This development underscores the complex interplay between politics and financial considerations in international relations.

The aftermath of this diplomatic pivot by Nauru highlights the evolving geopolitical landscape in the Asia-Pacific region. It serves as a reminder of the delicate balance of power and influence among nations, where alliances can shift based on economic, political, and strategic interests. The ramifications of this decision extend beyond bilateral relations, impacting the broader dynamics of regional diplomacy and cooperation.

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Nauru cuts diplomatic ties with Taiwan in favour of China (BBC News)

Just days after Taiwan's presidential election, the country has lost one of its few allies.

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Nauru to sever diplomatic ties with Taiwan in favour of China (The Guardian)

The decision leaves Taiwan with just 12 formal diplomatic allies. A spokesperson for China's ministry of foreign affairs said it “welcomed” the decision and ...

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Pacific nation Nauru cuts ties with Taiwan, switches to China (Aljazeera.com)

Island's gov't says it is 'in the best interests' of country and its people to resume full diplomatic ties with Beijing.

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Taiwan loses diplomatic ally to China days after presidential election (CNN)

Taiwan has lost another diplomatic ally to China just days after its presidential election in what Taipei said was both sudden and designed by Beijing to ...

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Pacific Island Nation of Nauru Severs Ties With Post-Election ... (TIME)

The Pacific Island nation's move, on the heels of Taiwan's election, reduces Taiwan's dwindling number of allies to 12 around the world.

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Taiwan, Nauru end diplomatic relations - Focus Taiwan (Focus Taiwan News Channel)

Taipei, Jan. 15 (CNA) The Republic of China (Taiwan) has terminated diplomatic relations with the Republic of Nauru with immediate effect after the Pacific ...

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China steps up Taiwan isolation after election, peeling off ally Nauru (The Japan Times)

One of Taiwan's last diplomatic allies severed relations with the island and switched its alliance to China, after Taipei elected a new leader Beijing views ...

Nauru to sever "diplomatic relations" with Taiwan (Xinhua)

SYDNEY, Jan. 15 (Xinhua) -- The Republic of Nauru announced Monday that it will recognize the one-China principle and sever "diplomatic relations" with ...

Government, opposition parties denounce Nauru's diplomatic pivot ... (Focus Taiwan News Channel)

Taipei, Jan. 15 (CNA) Taiwan's government and opposition parties condemned Nauru on Monday for its decision to shift diplomatic recognition to China, ...

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Taiwan loses ally Nauru, accuses China of post-election ploy (The Straits Times)

Nauru is Taipei's first diplomatic ally to switch sides to Beijing following the presidential election. Read more at straitstimes.com.

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China's post-election poaching of Nauru 'an assault on democracy ... (Focus Taiwan News Channel)

Taipei, Jan. 15 (CNA) The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) on Monday accused China of plotting to poach diplomatic ally Nauru two days after Taiwan's ...

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Taiwan Loses Nauru to China Following Ruling Party's Election Victory (Voice of America)

Taipei announced the severing of ties with Nauru Monday and accused Beijing of dealing a blow to Taiwan's democracy by poaching its diplomatic allies.

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Nauru's financial demands key to breaking ties with Taiwan: Official ... (Focus Taiwan News Channel)

Taipei, Jan. 15 (CNA) Nauru asked Taiwan for around 125 million Australian dollars (US$83.23 million) to keep an immigration detention facility going but it ...

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Taiwan loses diplomatic recognition of Nauru in wake of election (Financial Times)

Pacific nation cuts ties with Taipei in favour of Beijing after Lai Ching-te elected president.

Foreign Ministry Spokesperson's Remarks on the Government of the ... (MFA China)

Q: The Government of the Republic of Nauru officially announced its decision to recognize the one-China principle, break diplomatic ties with the Taiwan ...

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AIT chair disappointed by U.N.-resolution distortion in Nauru move ... (Focus Taiwan News Channel)

Taipei, Jan. 16 (CNA) The United States was disappointed by Nauru's decision to cut ties with Taipei on Monday and that a 1971 United Nations resolution was ...

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US decries Nauru's 'unfortunate' ditching of Taiwan, warns on ... (Reuters)

The U.S. official who heads the body that handles unofficial ties with Taiwan on Tuesday decried Nauru's "unfortunate" decision to break ties with Taipei ...

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Nauru Officially Breaks Ties with Taiwan - United States Department ... (Department of State)

Taiwan is a reliable, likeminded, and democratic partner. The PRC often makes promises in exchange for diplomatic relations that ultimately remain unfulfilled.

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US: Nauru's Decision to Break with Taiwan 'Disappointing' (Voice of America)

A pole, third from right, where Nauru national flag used to fly is vacant outside the Diplomatic Quarter building in Taipei, Taiwan, Monday, Jan. 15, 2024. The ...

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Nauru's China switch linked to asylum seeker centre shortfall: report (The Australian Financial Review)

Taiwanese official claims a $125m funding shortfall left by the downgrading of Australia's refugee camp on Nauru paved way for Pacific nation's shift to ...

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US says it is 'disappointed' as Nauru switches ties from Taiwan to ... (The Straits Times)

Washington - The United States said it was disappointed that the tiny South Pacific nation of Nauru had switched diplomatic recognition from Taiwan to China ...

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US says Nauru switching ties from Taiwan to China 'disappointing' (CNA)

TAIPEI: The United States has expressed disappointment in tiny Pacific nation Nauru for swapping its diplomatic ties with Taiwan for relations with China, ...

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CNA Explains: Why tiny Nauru ditched Taipei for Beijing - and why it ... (CNA)

How did Taiwan, China and the US react to the island nation switching diplomatic ties, and what could happen next? CNA's Beijing correspondent Olivia Siong ...

China's Pacific charm offensive pays off as Nauru drops Taipei for ... (FRANCE 24)

The island nation of Nauru's shock announcement that it was severing ties with Taiwan in favour of Beijing has brought China's charm offensive across the ...

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