The government of Pacific nation Vanuatu has thrown its support behind the One China policy following U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s visit to Taiwan.
The overt declaration comes amid ongoing concerns of Beijing’s strong influence in the South Pacific and the threat of conflict around the Taiwan Strait.
On Aug. 5, Silas Bule, the acting minister of Foreign Affairs for the Vanuatu government, issued a statement saying: “The One China Policy is an important pillar of Vanuatu’s foreign policy, and the cornerstone of China-Vanuatu relationship and comprehensive strategic partnership.
“To that end, and in light of recent developments surrounding Taiwan, Vanuatu reiterates Taiwan is an inalienable part of China’s territory.”…