Highly influenced by China, the South Pacific nation of Nauru on Monday (Jan 15)&nbsp;severed diplomatic ties with Taiwan. The decision by Nauru comes a couple of days after the culmination of presidential elections in Taiwan&nbsp;which suggest Beijing had managed to pull off a significant diplomatic coup.&nbsp;

The Nauru government in an official statement said it&nbsp;“will sever ‘diplomatic relations’ with Taiwan as of this day and no longer develop any official relations or official exchanges with Taiwan".&nbsp;

Instead, the island nation was now seeking full resumption of diplomatic relations with China.

“The Government of the Republic of Nauru today announces that, in the best interests of the Republic and people of Nauru, we will be moving to the One-China Principle that is in line with UN Resolution 2758 which recognises the PRC as the sole legal Government representing the whole of China and seeking resumption of full diplomatic relations with the PRC,” read the statement.&nbsp;

The Pacific nation added that the change in no way intended to affect its existing "warm relationships" with other countries.&nbsp;

"Nauru remains a sovereign and independent nation and wants to maintain friendly relations with other countries."

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<h2>Taiwan severs ties as well</h2>

After the switch, Taiwan also released a statement saying it was ending diplomatic relations with Nauru to safeguard its national dignity.&nbsp;

Nauru's switching of allegiance makes it the first country after the Taiwanese elections to end diplomatic ties with Taipei. The island nations is now left with&nbsp;only 12 diplomatic allies, including Guatemala, Paraguay, Eswatini, Palau and the Marshal Islands.

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China considers Taiwan a part of its territory but the island nation and its people have never accepted Beijing's control. Taipei holding the presidential elections and electing an anti-China voice in&nbsp;Lai Ching-te did not go down well with Beijing.&nbsp;

Immediately after, China went down to work and convinced the&nbsp;island microstate, having a population of 12,500 to abandon Taiwan and follow the one-China principle.&nbsp;

According to experts, veteran politician&nbsp;David Adeang's sudden ascension&nbsp;as&nbsp;Nauru's president in October last year might explain the sharp and unexpected turn in the foreign policy of the Pacific nation.&nbsp;

With Nauru in China's pocket, there are aspersions among Western allies that Beijing might seek&nbsp;to establish an increased military footprint in the strategically and geopolitically important Pacific region.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

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Highly influenced by China, the South Pacific nation of Nauru on Monday (Jan 15) severed diplomatic ties with Taiwan. The decision by Nauru comes a couple of days after the culmination of presidential elections in Taiwan which suggest Beijing had managed to pull off a significant diplomatic coup.

Highly influenced by China, the South Pacific nation of Nauru on Monday (Jan 15) severed diplomatic ties with Taiwan. The decision by Nauru comes a couple of days after the culmination of presidential elections in Taiwan which suggest Beijing had managed to pull off a significant diplomatic coup. The Nauru government in an official statement said it “will sever ‘diplomatic relations’ with Taiwan as of this day and no longer develop any official relations or official exchanges with Taiwan". Instead, the island nation was now seeking full resumption of diplomatic relations with China. “The Government of the Republic of Nauru today announces that, in the best interests of the Republic and people of Nauru, we will be moving to the One-China Principle that is in line with UN Resolution 2758 which recognises the PRC as the sole legal Government representing the whole of China and seeking resumption of full diplomatic relations with the PRC,” read the statement. The Pacific nation added that the change in no way intended to affect its existing "warm relationships" with other countries. "Nauru remains a sovereign and independent nation and wants to maintain friendly relations with other countries." Watch | China eyes Taiwan 'reunification' | China bolsters military aggression Taiwan severs ties as well After the switch, Taiwan also released a statement saying it was ending diplomatic relations with Nauru to safeguard its national dignity. Nauru's switching of allegiance makes it the first country after the Taiwanese elections to end diplomatic ties with Taipei. The island nations is now left with only 12 diplomatic allies, including Guatemala, Paraguay, Eswatini, Palau and the Marshal Islands. Also read | Taiwan prepares for 'worst case scenario' with China by altering defence spending strategy China considers Taiwan a part of its territory but the island nation and its people have never accepted Beijing's control. Taipei holding the presidential elections and electing an anti-China voice in Lai Ching-te did not go down well with Beijing. Immediately after, China went down to work and convinced the island microstate, having a population of 12,500 to abandon Taiwan and follow the one-China principle. According to experts, veteran politician David Adeang's sudden ascension as Nauru's president in October last year might explain the sharp and unexpected turn in the foreign policy of the Pacific nation. With Nauru in China's pocket, there are aspersions among Western allies that Beijing might seek to establish an increased military footprint in the strategically and geopolitically important Pacific region. (With inputs from agencies)

Influenced by China, Nauru severs diplomatic ties with Taiwan

Terry Gou, the founder of Foxconn Technology Group, on Monday (August 28) announced that he will run for Taiwan's presidential elections in 2024 as an independent candidate. Gou, who has had long-running ambitions&nbsp;to become the island country's leader, must secure 290,000 signatures from voters to become the president. Notably, Vice President La Ching-te is the current frontrunner for the presidential election. Here's all you need to know about Terry Gou, check:

<h2>Terry Gou: Early Life</h2>

Terry Gou was born on 18 October 1950 in Banqiao Township, Taipei &nbsp;Country. His family&nbsp;fled&nbsp;to Taiwan in 1949 after the Chinese Civil War.&nbsp;

He received education from elementary school to post-college. Gou, until the age of 24, worked at a rubber factory and a medicine plant. He fulfilled his national service mandate as an anti-aircraft artillery officer at the Republic of China Air Force.&nbsp;

Gou married Serena Lin and the duo had two children. Serena later died at the age of 55 due to breast cancer. He married Delia Tseng, with whom he shares&nbsp;three children.&nbsp;

<h2>How was Foxconn found?</h2>

The Taiwanese businessman first named Foxconn 'Hon Hai Precision Industry' in 1974 with $7,500 in funding and a&nbsp;workforce of 10 elderly employees. The company used to make plastic parts for television sets. In the 1980s, the tables turned, and Gou expanded his business by embarking on an 11-month trip across the US. In 1988, he opened his first factory in mainland China, which is his largest factory till now.&nbsp;

After the breakthrough in the 1990s, he led his business for other high-profile customers, including Apple, HP and IBM.

According to Forbes, he has a net worth of $7.4 billion.&nbsp;

<h2>Gou accuses&nbsp;Democratic Progressive Party of indulging in 'wordplay'</h2>

As a strong opponent, Gou accused the Democratic Progressive Party of wordplay and hating China. He clarified he had no issue with Taiwan's independence and supported the 1992 Consensus but under the one-China framework.&nbsp;

According to media reports, Gou was expected to be considering running for the 2020 presidential race. He said sea goddess Mazu in his dreams instructed him to run for the 2020 presidential elections. However, he later withdrew his name from the race, despite him being offered the top position on the Taiwan People's Party for the 2020 bid but he declined.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

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Terry Gou, the founder of Foxconn Technology Group, on Monday (August 28) announced that he will run for Taiwan's presidential elections in 2024 as an independent candidate.

Terry Gou, the founder of Foxconn Technology Group, on Monday (August 28) announced that he will run for Taiwan's presidential elections in 2024 as an independent candidate. Gou, who has had long-running ambitions to become the island country's leader, must secure 290,000 signatures from voters to become the president. Notably, Vice President La Ching-te is the current frontrunner for the presidential election. Here's all you need to know about Terry Gou, check: Terry Gou: Early Life Terry Gou was born on 18 October 1950 in Banqiao Township, Taipei Country. His family fled to Taiwan in 1949 after the Chinese Civil War. He received education from elementary school to post-college. Gou, until the age of 24, worked at a rubber factory and a medicine plant. He fulfilled his national service mandate as an anti-aircraft artillery officer at the Republic of China Air Force. Gou married Serena Lin and the duo had two children. Serena later died at the age of 55 due to breast cancer. He married Delia Tseng, with whom he shares three children. How was Foxconn found? The Taiwanese businessman first named Foxconn 'Hon Hai Precision Industry' in 1974 with $7,500 in funding and a workforce of 10 elderly employees. The company used to make plastic parts for television sets. In the 1980s, the tables turned, and Gou expanded his business by embarking on an 11-month trip across the US. In 1988, he opened his first factory in mainland China, which is his largest factory till now. After the breakthrough in the 1990s, he led his business for other high-profile customers, including Apple, HP and IBM. According to Forbes, he has a net worth of $7.4 billion. Gou accuses Democratic Progressive Party of indulging in 'wordplay' As a strong opponent, Gou accused the Democratic Progressive Party of wordplay and hating China. He clarified he had no issue with Taiwan's independence and supported the 1992 Consensus but under the one-China framework. According to media reports, Gou was expected to be considering running for the 2020 presidential race. He said sea goddess Mazu in his dreams instructed him to run for the 2020 presidential elections. However, he later withdrew his name from the race, despite him being offered the top position on the Taiwan People's Party for the 2020 bid but he declined. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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