Nauru decides to sever 'diplomatic relations' with Taiwan

(ECNS) -- The Republic of Nauru announced Monday that it will recognize the one-China principle and sever "diplomatic relations" with Taiwan. 

In a post on Facebook, the government of the Republic of Nauru said that in the best interests of the country, it will be moving to the One-China Principle that is in line with UN Resolution 2758 which recognizes the People's Republic of China (PRC) as the sole legal Government representing the whole of China and seeking resumption of full diplomatic relations with the People’s Republic of China (PRC). 

"This means that the Republic of Nauru will no longer recognise Taiwan as a separate country but rather as an inalienable part of China’s territory, and will sever “diplomatic relations” with Taiwan as of this day and no longer develop any official relations or official exchanges with Taiwan," the post said.

Since 2016, 10 countries have cut diplomatic relations with Taiwan.