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Tuvalu goes to the polls in election watched by China and Taiwan
Voting has begun in the national election in Tuvalu, a small Pacific island nation, which could have implications for regional influence between China, the United States, and other countries.
The election will determine the composition of the 16-seat parliament and the prime minister, with current Prime Minister Kausea Natano facing challenges from finance minister Seve Paeniu and opposition leader Enele Sopoaga.
Tuvalu, one of only 12 countries with diplomatic relations with Taiwan, may reconsider its alliance with Taiwan and potentially switch its allegiance to China after the election. [ more ]