Taiwan loses diplomatic ally Nicaragua to China
The Hindu
The move leaves Taiwan with 14 countries globally that officially recognize it.
Taiwan lost Nicaragua as a diplomatic ally after the Central American country said it would officially recognize only China, which claims self-ruled Taiwan as part of its territory.
“There is only one China," the Nicaraguan government said in a statement on December 9 announcing the change. "The People’s Republic of China is the only legitimate government that represents all China, and Taiwan is an inalienable part of the Chinese territory."
“As of today, Nicaragua breaks its diplomatic relations with Taiwan and ceases to have any official contact or relationship,” it added.
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