Palau, along with Tuvalu and the Marshall Islands, is one three Pacific nations to recognize Taiwan as an independent democracy — viewed as a snub by Beijing, which asserts it is part of China.

Palau has close ties with the U.S. but China is reportedly looking to change that with campaign of influence, James Liddell reports. Stay up to date with notifications from The Independent.

“Palau recognizes Taiwan, and it has a strong defense and security relationship with the U.S., so undermining Palau is an extremely high priority for China,” said Cleo Paskal, a nonresident ...

The island nation of Palau is at the center of tensions involving the U.S., China and Taiwan. It's a delicate geopolitical balancing act that Palau has had to do since its inception.

Now, as Mr Whipps stands for re-election on Nov 5, China is again ratcheting up a campaign of economic and diplomatic ...

Palau, a small island nation located in the Pacific Ocean, has been struggling with repeated violations of its maritime borders by Chinese vessels. Recently, President Surangel Whipps Jr., who was ...

China's penalties for Palau's intransigence are not new, but they have escalated in the months leading up to November's election in which Whipps will seek another term as leader, he said.

Palau, along with Tuvalu and the Marshall Islands, is one three Pacific nations to recognize Taiwan as an independent democracy — viewed as a snub by Beijing, which asserts it is part of China.

Earlier that month, Palau tourism industry representatives were denied visas to enter Macau for a lucrative international industry conference. Then reports appeared in China’s state media and on ...

China’s penalties for Palau’s intransigence are not new, but they have escalated in the months leading up to November’s election in which Whipps will seek another term as leader, he said.

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Beijing weaponized tourism to the Pacific archipelago of Palau over its allegiance to Taiwan and its accusations that China was behind a major cyberattack there ...