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China sets sights on Taiwan's three remaining tiny Pacific allies

Tuvalu is considering switching its recognition from Taiwan to China, which would leave Taiwan with only two Pacific Island allies.
China has been using financial incentives to try to convince Pacific Island nations to switch their recognition from Taiwan to China.

Pacific island Tuvalu votes as ties with Taiwan in spotlight

China, Taiwan, the United States, and Australia are closely watching the national election in Tuvalu as they vie for influence in the region.
Tuvalu is at risk of being inundated by tides due to climate change, and has campaigned for greater action in international conferences.
The contest for influence in the Pacific between China and the US has seen Tuvalu courted, with Washington pledging to connect its remote population to global telecommunications for the first time.

Voting begins in tiny Tuvalu in election that reverberates from China to Australia

Voting started in the national election in Tuvalu, a small Pacific island nation.
The election outcome could impact relations between China, Taiwan, and Australia.

Culture, democracy and clout: why three Pacific countries are sticking with Taiwan

Tuvalu could shift diplomatic ties from Taiwan to China.
Pacific countries facing pressure regarding diplomatic ties.

China sets sights on Taiwan's three remaining tiny Pacific allies

Tuvalu is considering switching its recognition from Taiwan to China, which would leave Taiwan with only two Pacific Island allies.
China has been using financial incentives to try to convince Pacific Island nations to switch their recognition from Taiwan to China.

Pacific island Tuvalu votes as ties with Taiwan in spotlight

China, Taiwan, the United States, and Australia are closely watching the national election in Tuvalu as they vie for influence in the region.
Tuvalu is at risk of being inundated by tides due to climate change, and has campaigned for greater action in international conferences.
The contest for influence in the Pacific between China and the US has seen Tuvalu courted, with Washington pledging to connect its remote population to global telecommunications for the first time.

Voting begins in tiny Tuvalu in election that reverberates from China to Australia

Voting started in the national election in Tuvalu, a small Pacific island nation.
The election outcome could impact relations between China, Taiwan, and Australia.

Culture, democracy and clout: why three Pacific countries are sticking with Taiwan

Tuvalu could shift diplomatic ties from Taiwan to China.
Pacific countries facing pressure regarding diplomatic ties.
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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.
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