China Formally Restores Diplomatic Relations With Nauru After Pacific Island Nation Cuts Taiwan Ties

Diplomatic relations have resumed between China’s communist regime and the tiny Pacific island nation of Nauru. It follows a meeting between the foreign ministers of both nations, which came about after Nauru’s decision to cut ties with Taiwan earlier this month. The move was initiated by China’s communist regime, which claims Taiwan is part of its territory—despite never having ruled the island. The Chinese regime claims the island as its own despite the fact that Taiwan is a de facto independent country, with its own military, democratically elected government, and constitution. The meeting between Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and Nauru’s Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade Lionel Aingimea took place at the Diaoyutai State Guesthouse in Beijing on Jan. 24....