Beijing ‘Welcomes’ Nauru Decision to Cut Diplomatic Ties With Taiwan

What’s new: China has welcomed the Pacific Island nation of Nauru’s decision to sever diplomatic relations with Taiwan as it seeks to reestablish official ties with Beijing, following the recent leadership election in Taiwan.

“China stands ready to work with Nauru to open new chapters of our bilateral relations on the basis of one-China principle,” a foreign ministry spokesperson said in a statement published on the ministry’s website Monday.