“The government of the Republic of Kiribati officially notified our government on 20 September that it is terminating diplomatic relations with Taiwan.”

—  Joseph Wu

Joseph Wu (2019) cited in " Breaking News: Kiribati switches recognition to China, Taiwan loses second Pacific ally in one week https://www.taiwannews.com.tw/en/news/3780704" on Taiwan News, 20 September 2019.

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