Nauru orders all public servants and government bodies to follow 'One China' principle | RNZ News
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Nauru orders all public servants and government bodies to follow 'One China' principle | RNZ News
Summary:
- Nauru’s Cabinet (15 May 2026) ordered all public servants and state-owned enterprise staff, both in-country and abroad, to observe the One-China Principle. Officials must align terminology, communications, and practices accordingly and avoid ties to Taiwan Province authorities or programs funded by Taiwan.
- Taiwan was the former diplomatic partner; Nauru switched recognition to China in January 2024, just after Lai Ching-te’s election, and has since described ties
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