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News on Taiwan, Nauru, CCP
News (1)
Nauru’s only aircraft in the country was seized and Taiwan spent NT$290 million to redeem it
Editor : Guo Yanhui / https://news.ltn.com.tw/news/politics/breakingnews/4553010 / Image : In 2005, Nauru Airlines had its only aircraft in the country impounded due to poor operation, and the Taiwan government finally paid US$9.3 million (approximately NT$290 million) to help redeem it. Schematic diagram. (Picture taken from Nauru Airlines Facebook page)
The 2024 Taiwan presidential election has just concluded. Nauru, a South Pacific diplomatic country, suddenly announced on 15 January 2024 that it would sever diplomatic relations with the Republic of China (ROC) for the second time, citing United Nations Resolution 2758 and the one-China principle. It is understood that the ROC has always been very friendly to Nauru. Even in 2006, when the only aircraft in Nauru was seized, the democratic Chinese government spent US$9.3 million (approximately NT$290 million) to help redeem it.
In his latest national address this morning, Nauru President David Adeang stated that he will abide by the "one-China principle" of the United Nations resolution and no longer regard Taiwan as a country and will instead recognize the People's Republic of China (PRC); the Nauru government In its latest statement, it stated that it would sever "diplomatic relations" with Taiwan from now on. It bluntly stated that the move was for the "best interests" of the country and its people. At the same time, it stated that it was seeking to fully restore diplomatic relations with CCP China.
It is understood that this is not the first time that Nauru, a South Pacific island country that pursues "international realism" in its foreign policy, has chosen to sever diplomatic relations with the Republic of China. Nauru severed diplomatic relations with ROC on 21 July 2002 and established diplomatic relations with CCP China. However, because the assistance promised by the Chinese Communist government was not implemented, it restored diplomatic relations with the Republic of China on 14 May 2005.
Taiwan used to be very friendly to Nauru, and the presidents of the two countries also visited each other. In the past, due to poor passenger capacity and poor operation of Nauru Airlines, the only aircraft in the country was impounded in 2005. The Republic of China government was generous for this as the government helped pay US$9.3 million for the redemption in 2006. Later, the Nauru government obtained a new Boeing 737 passenger plane through Taiwan's assistance to resume operations of Nauru Airlines.
ROC's current diplomatic relations include the Marshall Islands, Palau, and Tuvalu in the Asia-Pacific region, Eswatini in Africa, the Holy See in Europe, and Belize, Guatemala, Haiti, and Paraguay in Latin America and the Caribbean countries St. Christopher and Nevis Federation, St. Lucia, St. Vincent and The Grenadines.
News on 11 March 2006
The Nauru government thanks Taiwan for its assistance in regaining the new passenger plane
Report by : Zhang Peiyuan/AFP, Melbourne, Australia / https://news.ltn.com.tw/news/politics/paper/61472
The government of the Pacific island nation of Nauru issued a statement on the 10th, thanking Taiwan for assisting the country's national airline in acquiring a new passenger plane. Air Nauru's only passenger plane was seized by the United States in December last year.
Nauru's Civil Aviation Minister Keck said that through Taiwan's assistance, the Nauru government has obtained a new Boeing 737 passenger aircraft, and Nauru Airlines is expected to resume operations next month.
Keck issued a statement through the country's representative office in Melbourne, saying that he was deeply pleased to obtain the new aircraft. "Nauru is particularly grateful to the Republic of China (Taiwan) for its assistance and vision in helping us achieve this important milestone." .
Nauru has been unable to pay the loan for the country's only civil aircraft since 2002. According to an Australian court ruling, the Boeing 737-400 passenger aircraft was seized by the Melbourne Branch of the Export-Import Bank of the United States.
News (2)
Nauru breaks off diplomatic relations with ROC. DPP: CCP China blatantly challenges the international order. ROC will never bow to authoritarianism
Reporter : Chen Yun / https://news.ltn.com.tw/news/politics/breakingnews/4553037 / Image : Zhao Yixiang, director of the International Department of the Democratic Progressive Party, criticized that the other side of the Taiwan Strait immediately used diplomatic means to suppress Taiwan's international space after the election. This was a retaliation for democratic values and a blatant challenge to the international stable order. We will not yield under pressure and never give up. Don't bow to authority. (File photo)
In response to CCP China's attempt to induce the Republic of Nauru to sever diplomatic relations with the ROC, Zhao Yixiang, director of the International Department of the Democratic Progressive Party, criticized that the other side immediately used diplomatic means to suppress Taiwan's international space after the election. This is retaliation for democratic values. It is a blatant challenge to the stable international order. We will not yield under pressure or bow to authority.
Zhao Yixiang pointed out that Taiwan's democratic elections have been affirmed and recognized by the international community and demonstrated the Taiwanese people's insistence on their values. In recent days, the United States, Japan and many countries with similar ideals have immediately sent delegations or issued statements to support the ROC's democratic results, demonstrating the unity and cooperation of democratic countries.
Zhao Yixiang said that after the election, the other side of the Taiwan Strait immediately used diplomatic means to suppress Taiwan's international space. This was not only retaliation for democratic values, but also a blatant challenge to the stable international order.
Zhao Yixiang said that Taiwan is firmly on a steady path. In the face of provocations from China, we still adhere to the values of freedom and democracy and will continue to enhance mutually beneficial cooperative relations with international partners. China's civil and military intimidation will only make the Chinese people more united and Taiwan more resilient. We will not yield under pressure, and we will never bow to authority. The Taiwanese people will remain strong-willed and walk together through thick and thin.
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Is the CCP involved? After Lai Ching-te was elected, Nauru suddenly broke off diplomatic relations with ROC
Editor : Li Xinjie / https://news.ltn.com.tw/news/politics/breakingnews/4552930 / Image : Parliamentary Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Tian Zhongguang held a press conference and announced the severance of diplomatic relations with Nauru. (Photo by reporter Wang Yisong)
After Lai Ching-te was elected president, Nauru suddenly reported that it had severed diplomatic relations with the ROC. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs will hold a press conference at 2:15 pm today (15th) to explain.
Nauru President David Adeang posted a video message on the Nauru government's Facebook earlier today, announcing Nauru's decision to recognize the People's Republic of China, which means establishing diplomatic relations with CCP China and severing diplomatic relations with ROC (Taiwan).
It is understood that Nauru established diplomatic relations with ROC on 4 May 1980. On 21 July 2002, Nauru established diplomatic relations with CCP China. On 14 May 2005, it resumed diplomatic relations with Taiwan. Nauru then resumed full diplomatic relations with Taiwan in March 2007 when an embassy was established in Taipei on 27 March 2007. After Adeang was elected president in October 2023, the ROC Ambassador to Nauru Lin Dingxiang immediately sent congratulations to Adeang on behalf of the government.
Image : David Adeang, President of the friendly state of Nauru, announced that Nauru has decided to recognize the People's Republic of China. (Picture taken from The Government of the Republic of Nauru Facebook)
News (4)
CCP China lured Nauru to sever diplomatic relations with ROC. Presidential Palace: Revenge against democratic values
Reporter : Chen Yun / https://news.ltn.com.tw/news/politics/breakingnews/4553029 / Image : Presidential Office Spokesperson Lin Yuchan. (File photo)
Beijing’s diplomatic crackdown: It cannot change the fact that the two sides of the Taiwan Strait are not affiliated with each other
In response to the government of the Republic of Nauru planning to sever diplomatic relations with my country under the inducement of CCP China, in order to safeguard national interests and dignity, the ROC has decided to terminate diplomatic relations with the Republic of Nauru starting from today. Presidential Office spokesperson Lin Yuchan said that at this moment when the world is wishing Taiwan a successful election, Beijing’s diplomatic suppression is a retaliation for democratic values and a blatant challenge to the international stable order. None of this can stop Taiwan from going global. Even the will of the two sides cannot change the fact that the two sides of the Taiwan Strait are not subordinate to each other.
Lin Yuchan pointed out that based on cherishing traditional friendship and common democratic values, the ROC has been committed to the Nauru government's various tasks for many years to benefit the interests of the Nauru people and the overall national development. Under Beijing's inducement, the Nauru side has made actions that are not conducive to the people of both parties. The ROC expresses strong regret for its wrong decision on interests and regional stability; at a time when the world is wishing Taiwan a successful election, Beijing’s diplomatic suppression is a retaliation for democratic values and a blatant challenge to the international stable order.
Lin Yuchan said that for a long time, the Beijing authorities have continued to suppress the ROC's diplomatic space, including repeatedly making false promises, luring ROC’s friends with benefits, and compressing our country’s diplomatic space. However, none of this can hinder the will of the Taiwanese people to go global, nor can it change the fact that the Republic of China and the People's Republic of China are not affiliated with each other. In the future, Taiwan, the Republic of China, will continue to cooperate with countries with similar ideals and contribute to regional and global peace, stability, prosperity and development.
News (5)
Nauru breaks off ties with ROC again. Kuomintang: The international status of the Republic of China cannot be denied
Reporter : Lin Xinhan / https://news.ltn.com.tw/news/politics/breakingnews/4553024
Just after the presidential election, Nauru broke off diplomatic relations with the ROC on the grounds of United Nations Resolution 2758 and the one-China principle. The Kuomintang said this afternoon that it cannot agree with or accept it, and Nauru has even harmed the 23 million people in Taiwan. sentiments, emphasizing that the international status of the Republic of China cannot be denied. The Kuomintang further appealed to the Chinese Communist authorities that this move would not help cross-strait dialogue. The existence of the Republic of China should be an asset rather than a liability for cross-strait peace, and the international space of the Republic of China should not be compressed at this time.
The Kuomintang stated that the international status of the Republic of China cannot be erased, and its responsibilities and obligations to the international community will not change in any way. The Kuomintang will stand together with all Chinese people. Facing the shrinking international space, it will work harder to safeguard sovereignty and dignity, and will participate more actively in the international community.
The Kuomintang pointed out that the Republic of China, founded by the Kuomintang, is the first democratic republic in Asia. It is the Kuomintang's unshirkable obligation and responsibility to safeguard the Constitution of the Republic of China, the sovereignty and independence of the Republic of China, and its international living space.
The Kuomintang also reminded the DPP government that the severance of diplomatic relations between Nauru and Nauru showed that the diplomatic system was not controlled in advance, and it was difficult to convince Chinese people that Lai Ching-te was ready to become president. After the election, U.S. President Biden made it clear that he "does not support Taiwan's independence." Under the leadership of the Democratic Progressive Party, there are many diplomatic difficulties. The Democratic Progressive Party should freeze the Taiwan independence party platform as soon as possible to safeguard the sovereignty of the Republic of China and protect Taiwan from harm. the correct approach.
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