Papua New Guinea has decided to close Taiwan’s office in the country, according to China’s government. This move is seen as a significant development in the diplomatic competition between China and Taiwan in the Pacific region.
Diplomatic Tensions
Taiwan, which China views as its own territory, has formal diplomatic ties with only three Pacific Islands nations: Palau, Tuvalu, and the Marshall Islands. The closure of Taiwan’s office in Papua New Guinea is a blow to Taiwan’s efforts to maintain a presence in the region.
China’s embassy in Papua New Guinea welcomed the decision, stating that it would further consolidate the political foundation for the development of China-Papua New Guinea bilateral relations. Taiwan’s foreign ministry had no immediate comment on the matter.
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