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.

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.