BEIJING: China and Nauru formally re-established diplomatic relations on Wednesday (Jan 24), after the tiny South Pacific nation cut ties with Taiwan.
Officers from the 2 international locations held a signing ceremony in Beijing, state information company Xinhua stated.
In a post-election blow to Taiwan, Nauru unexpectedly introduced final Monday that it might not recognise Taiwan “as a separate nation” however “relatively as an inalienable a part of China’s territory”.
The choice was seen as main coup for Beijing – Nauru was one of many few nations to formally recognise Taiwan on a diplomatic foundation.
Solely 12 states, together with the Holy See, now totally recognise Taiwan.
Nauru – inhabitants 12,500 – is without doubt one of the world’s smallest international locations and lies about 4,000km northeast of Sydney.