‘On right side of history’: Xi Jinping praises Kiribati for switch to China
Chinese president hails leader of South Pacific nation after it severed diplomatic ties with Taiwan
China’s president Xi Jinping has praised Kiribati for being “on the right side of history” after the two countries signed a memorandum of understanding in China on Monday.
The agreement, which signs the Pacific nation up to China’s belt and road initiative, comes after Kiribati severed diplomatic relations with Taiwan and established them with China in September last year.