Taiwan Loses Nauru to China Following Ruling Party’s Election Victory  

An empty flag pole where Nauru's flag used to fly is pictured next to flags of other countries at the Diplomatic Quarter which houses embassies in Taipei, Taiwan, Jan. 15, 2024. A globe is placed outside the Diplomatic Quarter building, marking the park next to the building, with areas for Taiwan and China in Taipei, Jan. 15, 2024.

Taiwan announced that it will sever diplomatic ties with Nauru effective immediately Monday after the Pacific island nation announced its decision to switch diplomatic recognition from Taiwan to China.