China: Nicaragua Breaks Off Diplomatic Relations With Taiwan
Taiwan is losing another ally in Latin America: Nicaragua has ended diplomatic relations and embraced Beijing's one-China doctrine. Nicaragua has surprisingly broken off diplomatic relations with Taiwan and now recognizes the People's Republic of China. Foreign Minister Denis Moncada said: "The People's Republic of China is the only legitimate government that represents all of China and Taiwan is an inalienable part of Chinese territory". The Taiwanese Foreign Ministry responded with "pain and regret from the bottom of its heart" to the loss of one of its last international allies, according to the announcement. Nicaragua's declaration follows Beijing's line that the island of Taiwan is a breakaway province. China is striving for the reunification of Taiwan with the mainland, if necessary by force. At the same time, Beijing is trying to isolate Taiwan internationally. US House of Representatives Adopts Import Ban On China & The 'Democra