Taiwan’s deputy foreign minister heads to Tuvalu to cement ties with Pacific ally
Tien Chung-kwang’s visit comes after Tuvalu’s new government vowed to stick with Taipei amid speculation it may switch allegiances to Beijing
Taiwan’s deputy foreign minister has embarked on a visit to diplomatic ally Tuvalu, officials said, after the Pacific island nation’s new government affirmed its “special” relationship with Taipei.
Tien Chung-kwang left for the visit on Monday as a special envoy for president Tsai Ing-wen to congratulate and show support for Tuvalu’s new government, said foreign ministry official Eric Chen.