Nauru Cuts Ties with Taiwan, Sides with China

U.S. Expresses Disappointment, Warns of China's Unfulfilled Promises

Nauru, a small Pacific island nation, has severed its diplomatic ties with Taiwan and established relations with China, leaving Taiwan with only 12 countries that formally recognize it.
The U.S. has expressed disappointment at Nauru's decision, stating that Taiwan is a reliable, like-minded, and democratic partner and warning that China often makes unfulfilled promises in exchange for diplomatic relations.
Nauru's decision comes just days after Taiwan's election, where the ruling party, strongly opposed by China, won reelection.
China has welcomed Nauru's diplomatic shift, stating that the policy change is a significant first step in moving forward with Nauru's development.
Taiwan has accused China of offering large sums of money to Nauru, a claim that China has not directly addressed.