PNG closes Taiwan office amid pressure

🇵🇬 PAPUA NEW GUINEA — Papua New Guinea has officially closed the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Port Moresby. Analysts suggest the move is heavily influenced by Beijing's growing financial investment in the region. This decision aligns PNG more closely with the 'One China' policy, marking a shift in diplomatic presence within the Pacific Islands.

First reported by taipeitimes.com · just broke · taipeitimes.com

Why it matters

The closure reflects the narrowing diplomatic space for Taiwan in the Pacific as China strengthens its economic influence.

Context

Pacific nations have increasingly become the center of intense diplomatic competition between Beijing and Taipei.