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Behind the Scenes: Nauru's Diplomatic Maneuvers

China - Diplomatic Relations - Geopolitical Competition - National Interests - Nauru - Taiwan

Discover the hidden motivations and financial aspects that played a role in Nauru's decision to shift from Taiwan to China.

Behind the scenes of Nauru's diplomatic shift lie intricate financial negotiations and strategic considerations. The decision to switch allegiance to China was driven by Nauru's assessment of its national interests, with the country deeming it necessary to establish full diplomatic ties with Beijing to secure its future stability. Taiwan's allegations of Beijing's interference and manipulation in diplomatic affairs further complicate the situation, shedding light on the intense geopolitical competition at play in the region.

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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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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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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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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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Nauru switches diplomatic recognition from Taiwan to China (Bonnyville Nouvelle)

TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — The Pacific Island nation of Nauru said Monday that it is switching diplomatic recognition from Taiwan to China, a move that reduces ...

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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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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.

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