Wellington (AFP) Aug 15, 2024

The president of Palau has accused China of “weaponising tourism” in a bid to get his Pacific nation to break ties with Taiwan.

Palau is one of just 12 states worldwide that diplomatically recognise self-ruled Taiwan, which China considers part of its territory.

Solomon Islands, Kiribati and Nauru have all switched allegiance from Taiwan to China in recent years, and Palau President Sura
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