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The deal will cost Australia $100 million to support Nauru’s struggling budget, and an extra $40 million for policing and security.
Six members of Beijing’s police ministry are in Tonga discussing security arrangements at the regional forum.
Albanese made it clear that illegal boat arrivals will not be welcome in Australia while Ruston said the increasing boats were result of weak border policy.
Taiwan’s Central News Agency claims Nauru’s government was motivated to switch ties due to a $125 million shortfall in its budget.
‘Taiwan’s commitment to free and democratic elections demonstrates they will not be intimidated by China’s threats and bullying,’ says Rep. Mario Díaz-Balart.
Nauru will no longer recognise Taiwan as a separate country.
Taiwan said the pressure from Beijing won’t ‘diminish the will of the people of Taiwan to engage with the world.’
