The breakaway territory of Somaliland opened a representative office in Taipei on Wednesday in a move that has already drawn Beijing's ire. The strategically located, self-declared African nation of Somaliland touted potential oil, gas and tourism resources for the investment.

In major strategic move, Somaliland opens its embassy in Taiwan

The United States and Vietnam fought a war for 19 years, and ultimately the americans had to accept defeat and pull back troops. Winston Churchill called Mahatma Gandhi a 'half naked fakir', but the British raj crumbled before the Mahatma and they had to leave India.

Solomon's province Malaita seeks independence from China

The largest province in Solomon Islands has announced plans for an independence referendum. Malaita is miffed with the national government for choosing China over Taiwan.

Gravitas: A small Island is standing up to the mighty China

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