Nauru switches diplomatic recognition from Taiwan to China, envoy says 'I was told to pack up and go'

Nauru: In a major blow to Taiwan just 24 hours after the anti-China candidate won the Presidential elections, the Pacific Island nation of Nauru switched diplomatic recognition from the island nation to China. With the latest development, it reduced the dwindling number of Taiwan’s diplomatic allies to 12 around the world. A news release from the government of Nauru said that it was severing relations with Taiwan and seeking a resumption of diplomatic relations with China.

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