Taiwan Cites Chinese Pressure in Papua New Guinea Office Closure

Taiwan announced the closure of its representative office in Papua New Guinea, citing pressure from Beijing to restrict its international presence. This decision follows months after China publicly lauded Papua New Guinea’s order to shut the office. Beijing claims Taiwan as its territory and actively works to limit Taiwan’s international participation.

• Taiwan is closing its representative office in Papua New Guinea.
• Taiwan accuses Beijing of pressuring Papua New Guinea to restrict its international presence.
• The decision comes after China praised Papua New Guinea’s order to close the office.
• Beijing claims Taiwan as its territory and opposes official relations with Taipei.