The Parliament of Nauru has approved a motion to restore full diplomatic relations with the People’s Republic of China (PRC), signaling a significant shift in the island nation’s foreign policy. The decision was confirmed by documents seen by KhabarAsia.com.
On Monday, the Republic of Nauru announced its recognition of the one-China principle and the severing of official ties with Taiwan region. This move aligns Nauru with a growing number of countries acknowledging Beijing’s sovereignty claims.
Located in the central Pacific Ocean, Nauru is a coral atoll encompassing a solitary island and its surrounding maritime area. Despite its small land area of just 21 square kilometers, Nauru holds an exclusive economic zone spanning 320,000 square kilometers, rich in marine resources.
The restoration of diplomatic relations with China opens new avenues for economic cooperation and development opportunities for Nauru. Analysts suggest that this could lead to increased investment in infrastructure, education, and healthcare from Beijing.
The shift also has broader implications for the geopolitical landscape in the Pacific region, where influence between major powers is increasingly contested. Nauru’s decision may influence other nations in the region to reevaluate their diplomatic ties.
As the global community watches these developments, the restoration of ties between Nauru and China underscores the dynamic nature of international relations in Asia and the Pacific.
