Part 10/12:
The Election and China's Influence
As Palao prepares for upcoming elections in November, the president’s stance faces a crucial challenge. Whips has reaffirmed that he will not consider switching ties to China, emphasizing the importance of honoring existing agreements and friendships with Taiwan and the US. Beijing, meanwhile, denies interference, asserting that it respects Palao’s sovereignty and calls for adherence to the “One China” principle.
China's foreign ministry spokesperson stated that China has no interest in interfering in other countries’ internal affairs but clearly implied that Palao’s alignment with Taiwan is a sensitive issue, equating it with internal interference.