Taiwan Cites Chinese Pressure in Papua New Guinea Office Closure
Taipei will withdraw its personnel, end aid programs, and halt new spot purchases of natural gas following Papua New Guinea’s closure order.
TL;DR
- Taiwan is closing its representative office in Papua New Guinea.
- Taiwan accuses Beijing of pressuring Papua New Guinea to restrict its international presence.
- The decision comes after China praised Papua New Guinea's order to close the office.
- Beijing claims Taiwan as its territory and opposes official relations with Taipei.