“We can build all the hotels you need. With us, the sky’s the limit,” is just one of the economic offers China has proposed, says President of Palau, His Excellency Surangel Whipps Jr.
Though it is one of the smallest countries in the world, Palau’s reliance on U.S. financial aid along with its strategic position in the South Pacific has made it a key player in geopolitics. Despite China’s advances and offers of lucrative economic incentives, Palau has chosen to stay within the ranks of Taiwan’s 12 diplomatic allies.
In the first of a two-part exclusive interview, we CONNECTED with President of the Republic of Palau, H.E. Surangel Whipps Jr., to hear his insights into Taiwan-Palau relations, why he’s resisting pressure from China and the status of U.S. commitment to Palau.
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