The Pacific island nation of Nauru has decided to establish diplomatic ties with Beijing, ending 20 years of relations with Taiwan.
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00:00 Taiwan and the Pacific Island nation of Nauru could be ending diplomatic relations.
00:05 That's according to a report from Reuters.
00:08 Taiwan and Nauru established diplomatic ties in 2005.
00:12 This news comes just two days after Taiwan's presidential elections,
00:15 which saw ruling DPP candidate Lai Ching-de win.
00:18 If the break finalizes, Taiwan will only have 12 remaining diplomatic allies.
00:23 Nauru's embassy in Taiwan told Taiwan Plus that it has no comment on this matter.