Archive · 18 Nov 2025
Tuvalu PM Affirms Strong Ties with Taiwan Amidst Geopolitical Competition
The Prime Minister of Tuvalu, a small island nation, went to Taiwan to say they are good friends and will work together.
They will sign a special agreement to show this.
Taiwan's leader said they are happy to have such a good friend.
Tuvalu needs help from friends like Taiwan to deal with rising sea levels and other problems.
Tuvalu's Prime Minister Feleti Teo visited Taiwan to strengthen ties
Teo praised the 'special relationship' between Tuvalu and Taiwan
Tuvalu to sign first treaty with Taiwan during the visit
Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te welcomed Teo, emphasizing friendship and partnership
Tuvalu's reliance on donor partners, including Taiwan, for infrastructure and climate resilience
- Who
- Tuvalu's Prime Minister Feleti Teo and Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te
- What
- Affirmed and strengthened diplomatic ties between Tuvalu and Taiwan
- When
- On Tuesday
- Where
- Taipei, Taiwan
- Why
- To maintain and strengthen their relationship amidst geopolitical competition and to secure Tuvalu's international recognition
Tuvalu's Stance
China's Stance
Diplomatic Recognition
Tuvalu's Stance
Tuvalu maintains formal diplomatic ties with Taiwan
China's Stance
China claims Taiwan as one of its provinces and disputes its right to state-to-state ties
- Population of Tuvalu
- 11,000
- Number of atolls in Tuvalu
- 9
- Predicted submersion of Tuvalu by 2050
- Half of its main town
- Duration of Tuvalu-Taiwan diplomatic ties
- Over 46 years
- Number of countries recognizing Taiwan diplomatically
- 12