China, Nauru formally resume diplomatic relations: state media
by AFP Staff Writers
Beijing (AFP) Jan 24, 2024
China and Nauru formally re-established diplomatic relations Wednesday, after the tiny South Pacific nation cut ties with Taiwan.

Officials from the two countries held a signing ceremony in Beijing, state news agency Xinhua said.

In a post-election blow to Taiwan, Nauru unexpectedly announced last Monday that it would no longer recognize Taiwan "as a separate country" but "rather as an inalienable part of China's territory".

The decision was seen as major coup for Beijing -- Nauru was one of the few nations to officially recognise Taiwan on a diplomatic basis.

Only 12 states, including the Holy See, now fully recognise Taiwan.

Nauru -- population 12,500 -- is one of the world's smallest countries and lies about 4,000 kilometres (2,500 miles) northeast of Sydney.

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