Climate-threatened Tuvalu holds election closely watched by China and Taiwan
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Tuvalu’s prime minister reportedly loses his seat in crucial elections on the Pacific island nation
SYDNEY (AP) — Prime Minister Kausea Natano reportedly lost his seat in parliament in elections on the tiny Pacific island nation of Tuvalu.
Voting begins in tiny Tuvalu in election that reverberates from China to Australia
SYDNEY (AP) — Voting started Friday in the tiny Pacific island nation of Tuvalu, in a national election that could reverberate from China to Australia.
China formally restores diplomatic relations with Nauru after Pacific island nation cut Taiwan ties
BEIJING (AP) — China’s Foreign Ministry said Wednesday that Beijing has formally restored diplomatic relations with Nauru after the tiny Pacific island nation cut its ties with Taiwan earlier this month.
Xi’s Taiwan rhetoric backfired at the ballot box
Chinese officials tout “Xi Jinping Thought on Diplomacy” as “epoch-making” and praise the “great insight” of Xi’s “Global Security Initiative.” When it comes to Taiwan, however, Xi appears stuck with a misguided and failing policy as underscored by the results of the island’s January 13 elections.
Top Chinese diplomat says support of Pacific nations with policing should not alarm Australia
CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — China’s ambassador to Australia, Xiao Qian, sought to reassure Wednesday that China’s increased involvement in the Pacific, particularly in policing efforts, should not be a cause of alarm for Australia.
Taiwan loses diplomatic ally to China days after presidential election
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