Papua New Guinea Closes Taiwan Office
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Papua New Guinea has closed Taiwan's representative office in its capital, Port Moresby, to reaffirm ties with China and adhere to the 'One China' principle. Taiwan's Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim stated China is suppressing the island's international space, calling the move part of a broader pattern.
US calls PNG's closure of Taiwan office 'another example of Beijing's intimidation'
- Papua New Guinea unilaterally announced the closure of Taiwan's representative office in its capital, Port Moresby. - The U.S. State Department condemned the move, calling it another example of Beijing's intimidation tactics against Taiwan and its supporters. - Taiwan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed strong protest and is pursuing diplomatic channels, while acknowledging the difficulty of…
US says it is ‘deeply concerned’ by Papua New Guinea closure of Taiwan office
- The United States expressed deep concern over reports that Papua New Guinea ordered the closure of Taiwan's representative office. - The State Department views this action as part of Beijing's intim…
Papua New Guinea ousts Taiwan officials, seeks to 'reassure' China after Australian treaty
- Papua New Guinea is closing Taiwan's trade mission in its capital, Port Moresby, to reaffirm ties with China. - Foreign Minister Justin Tkatchenko stated Taiwan's presence is no longer recognized or…
Papua New Guinea closes Taiwan office in diplomatic balancing act, Australian media reports
- Papua New Guinea has closed its representative office in Taiwan, impacting Taiwan's fifth-largest trading partner status. - The move is seen as a diplomatic balancing act by PNG, seeking to appease …
China Suppressing Taiwan 'Everywhere,' Vice President Says Amid PNG Pressure
- Taiwan's Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim stated that China is aggressively suppressing the island's international space. - This comes after Papua New Guinea announced it would close Taiwan's representa…
Papua New Guinea Closes Taiwan Office; VP Blames China for Suppressing Taiwan's Space
- Papua New Guinea has unilaterally closed its representative office in Taiwan, prompting a strong reaction from Taipei. - Taiwan's Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim described the situation as a "setback" …