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Nauru’s Parliament Speaker Marcus Stephen has hailed the Pacific nation’s decision to resume diplomatic relations with China as a \\"bold and necessary step\\" for its future. The move, unanimously approved by Nauru’s parliament, comes as Taiwan region leader Lai Ching-te tours Pacific islands and the U.S.—trips Stephen dismissed as lacking legal legitimacy under international law.
\\"Our partnership with China opens doors to sustainable development and global collaboration,\\" Stephen said, emphasizing the decision aligns with UN frameworks. He’s currently leading a delegation to China to boost economic and cultural exchanges, calling it a chance to \\"learn from each other’s stories.\\"
The remarks spotlight rising tensions in the Pacific, where China’s influence grows as Taiwan’s dwindling diplomatic allies shrink to just 12. Analysts say Nauru’s pivot reflects a broader regional shift toward prioritizing economic stability over symbolic alliances.
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The move, unanimously approved by Nauru’s parliament, comes as Taiwan region leader Lai Ching-te tours Pacific islands and the U.S.—trips Stephen dismissed as lacking legal legitimacy under international law. 
He’s currently leading a delegation to China to boost economic and cultural exchanges, calling it a chance to \\"learn from each other’s stories.\\"
Analysts say Nauru’s pivot reflects a broader regional shift toward prioritizing economic stability over symbolic alliances.
China & Nauru Forge New Era of Cooperation 
