Despite Beijing’s attempts to ‘lure’ more support in the Pacific, Taiwan’s top diplomat in Australia backs ties with Tuvalu

In short: Taiwan’s chief representative to Australia, Douglas Hsu, says Taipei still enjoys strong support in Tuvalu and doesn’t think the small Pacific nation will switch diplomatic ties to recognise Beijing. Taiwan’s chief representative to Australia, Douglas Hsu, says Taipei still enjoys strong support in Tuvalu and doesn’t think the small Pacific nation will switch diplomatic ties to recognise Beijing. Tuvalu remains one of three Pacific Island nations that has kept ties with Taiwan rather than China. Tuvalu remains one of three Pacific Island nations that has kept ties with Taiwan rather than China. What’s next? Mr Hsu says he…