Taiwan's remaining Pacific allies pledge support

Taiwan's remaining Pacific Island allies have offered their support following Nauru's decision to cut ties, just days after a presidential election, reducing Taiwan's diplomatic footprint in the area to three countries. With Nauru's departure, Taiwan's regional allies have been reduced from six to three since 2019, despite heightened US-China rivalry for security relations and offers of infrastructure and financing.

Jan 18, 2024 - 11:30
Taiwan's remaining Pacific allies pledge support
Taiwan's remaining Pacific Island allies have offered their support following Nauru's decision to cut ties, just days after a presidential election, reducing Taiwan's diplomatic footprint in the area to three countries. With Nauru's departure, Taiwan's regional allies have been reduced from six to three since 2019, despite heightened US-China rivalry for security relations and offers of infrastructure and financing.