Taiwan’s Lai Visits Palau As China Fumes Over Pacific Tour

Taiwan’s Lai Visits Palau As China Fumes Over Pacific Tour

Taiwan’s largest coast guard patrol ship took part in a joint rescue drill in Palau on Friday, as visiting President Lai Ching-te fortifies ties in the Pacific where China has been poaching its allies. Palau is among 12 nations that still recognise Taiwan’s claim to statehood, after China convinced others to sever diplomatic relations with…

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Palau President Says China Flouting Its Ocean Boundaries

Palau President Says China Flouting Its Ocean Boundaries

Palau’s president has accused China of flouting the Pacific nation’s maritime borders, raising concerns about research vessels lurking “uninvited” within its waters. “We keep on raising flags and complaining about it, but they keep on sending them,” said President Surangel Whipps Jr, the pro-US leader re-elected this week. “They continually don’t respect our sovereignty and…

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Pro-US Incumbent Claims Victory In Palau Presidential Vote

Pro-US Incumbent Claims Victory In Palau Presidential Vote

Incumbent Palau President Surangel Whipps Jr claimed victory Monday in national elections, keeping the pro-US leader in power as China seeks greater influence across the Pacific. Over his four years in office, Baltimore-born Whipps has overseen the swift expansion of US military interests across the Palauan archipelago. The Melanesian microstate of around 20,000 people is…

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Palau Polls Open As Pro-US President Faces Election Test

Palau Polls Open As Pro-US President Faces Election Test

Polls opened Tuesday in the Pacific nation Palau, which is voting in a presidential election dominated by cost-of-living worries, China meddling claims, and the expanding military footprint of the United States. The Melanesian microstate of some 20,000 people is one of Taiwan’s few remaining diplomatic friends and is seen as a steadfast US supporter in…

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Palau Confirms ‘Major’ Cyberattack, Points To China

Palau Confirms ‘Major’ Cyberattack, Points To China

Palau’s President Surangel Whipps on Wednesday said the tiny country, one of Taiwan’s few diplomatic allies, had suffered a major cyberattack, pointing the finger at China. The Pacific archipelago is one of just 12 states worldwide that diplomatically recognise self-ruled Taiwan, which China insists is part of its territory. Taipei said on Monday it was…

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