Kiribati and Palau's opposing stances on the Taiwan issue highlight the benefits of adhering to the one-China principle and the costs of "checkbook diplomacy," which is designed to restrict the island countries' development opportunities. By Chen Guiqing* (Global Times) – August 28, 2026 Two South Pacific island countries have recently adopted starkly opposing positions regarding the Taiwan region. On the one hand, Kiribati has begun pushing con…
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Kiribati and Palau's opposing stances on the Taiwan issue highlight the benefits of adhering to the one-China principle and the costs of "checkbook diplomacy," which is designed to restrict the island countries' development opportunities. By Chen Guiqing* (Global Times) – August 28, 2026 Two South Pacific island countries have recently adopted starkly opposing positions regarding the Taiwan region. On the one hand, Kiribati has begun pushing con…