SYDNEY—The freshly elected lawmakers of the tiny Pacific country of Tuvalu are set to choose a prime minister against a backdrop of China’s efforts to erode the region’s traditional support for Taiwan.
Incumbent Prime Minister Enele Sopoaga, a strong supporter of Taiwan, retained his seat at a general election on Sept. 9, voting results show, and any move by the new lawmakers to replace him will be closely watched in Beijing and Taipei.
