Nauru cuts diplomatic ties with Taiwan in favour of China
Nauru has become Taiwan's first ally to make a diplomatic switch to Beijing, just days after the island's presidential election.
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Nauru has become Taiwan's first ally to make a diplomatic switch to Beijing, just days after the island's presidential election.
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