Palau is one of just 12 countries that has official diplomatic ties with Taiwan. The country's president, Surangel Whipps Jr., has vowed to stick by Taiwan despite pressure from China. TaiwanPlus sat down with President Whipps in Palau’s former capital of Koror as he begins his second term in office.

An aquatic adventure in the western Pacific island nation of Palau — home to over 300 islands — highlights the reward of protecting the planet’s marine ecosystems.

China warned on Thursday that the Taiwan Democratic Progressive Party authorities' attempt to seek "Taiwan independence" will lead nowhere, as the so-called Foreign Minister of Taiwan Lin Chia-lung attended the inauguration ceremony of the president of Palau as a "presidential envoy."

Donald Trump has already taken radical new stances on Greenland and the Panama Canal. What do security experts predict he'll do in the Pacific?

The spokesperson made the remarks at a daily press briefing when asked to comment on Taiwan's "foreign minister" attending the inauguration ceremony of the President of Palau from Jan 15 to 18 as a "special envoy" for Lai Ching-te. There is only one China ...

China has ramped up efforts to poach Taiwan’s Pacific Island allies. So far, Kiribati, Solomon Islands, and Nauru have switched recognition to Beijing over the past six years. In August, Palau President Surangel Whipps Jr. said that China was pressuring him to break ties with Taiwan in exchange for Chinese tourists.

A Growing Alliance Against Common Threats The United States and Australia have deepened their defense collaboration to counter growing challenges in the Indo-Pacific. This partnership has led to unprecedented investments,

Turaganivalu, who is one of the youngest athletes in Weightlifting Fiji, has been making waves since joining last year. She is the daughter of Olympian, Ivy Shaw, who represented Fiji at the Olympic Games in Greece in 2004. The youngster says she wants to be an Olympian like her mum.

Some of Trumps threats to take over Greenland, Canada, and the Panama Canal are based on actual U.S. strategic goals. Others are just idiotic.

Supporters in the UK can watch the match live on Sky Sports. For non-UK supporters, you can check out which broadcaster is covering the game in your region below: Highlights of the game will be available on Arsenal.com and the app from midnight after the game, as well as a full match replay.

Amgen has inaugurated its new drug substance facility in the US after announcing a $1bn further expansion at the North Carolina site.

The country is far more resilient today than it was four years ago and in a good position to counter Donald Trump’s promised tariffs — or unexpected moves yet to come. It has diversified markets for Chinese goods,