‘China used economic aids to…’: Taiwan as Nauru switches diplomatic recognition
AFP. China said it welcomed Nauru's decision to cut ties with Taiwan.
"As a sovereign and independent nation, Nauru has announced... that it has severed its so-called 'diplomatic relations' with Taiwan and is willing to restore relations with China," a spokesperson for Beijing's foreign ministry.
"The Nauru government's decision to resume diplomatic ties with China fully demonstrates once again that the One China Principle reflects the sentiments of the people and is in line with the general trend," the spokesperson added. "China is willing to open a new chapter in bilateral ties with Nauru on the basis of (this) principle." Lai Ching-te from Taiwan's ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) won the presidential election on Saturday and is set to take office on May 20.
Before the election China called Lai a dangerous separatist. Lai Ching-te also said that he will work to protect his country from continuing threats and intimidation from China.
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