Suva- China is an important economic partner in the Pacific and would be most welcome to contribute in the Pacific Island Forum countries, according to Secretary General Dame Meg Taylor. In the past decade Beijing has boosted its presence in the region and for Dame Meg, this should not be seen as a barrier against other Pacific allies. Six Pacific countries maintain diplomatic ties with Taiwan – Kiribati, the Marshall Islands, Nauru, Palau, the Solomon Islands, and Tuvalu. Pa

Koror- Starting Dec. 1, 2018, Palauans will be granted a visa-free entry to Taiwan. The Taiwan embassy here in Palau announced today that Palauans whose visits will not exceed 90 days could enjoy visa-free entry. Taipei 101, a famous tourist attraction in Taiwan.. Photo by Bernadette Carreon In a reciprocal way, Taiwan visitors staying in Palau no longer than 90 days can visit without applying for a visa. “The governments of Republic of China (Taiwan) and Republic of Palau ha

Koror- Palau President Tommy Remengesau Jr. urged the Taiwan government to boost business ties and tourism with his country to further strengthen the two nations’ “friendship.” This was among Remengesau’s key messages during the state banquet last night hosted by Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen. Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen.welcomes Palau President Tommy Remengesau Jr. . Photo by Presidential Office of R.O.C Taiwan “In the area of economic development, there are hotels in P

Koror- Palau President Tommy Remengesau Jr. will meet Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen as well as senior Taiwan officials, in his first official visit since Tsai was elected. The state visit is seen as a reinforcement of the diplomatic ties between the two countries, amid an increased assertiveness from China over its influence in the Pacific. Remengesau will visit Taiwan from Nov. 10 to Nov. 14, Press Secretary Olkeriil Kazuo said in a statement to the local media. “It is Presi

Koror -- A senior United States official said on Friday that Palau’s relationship with Taiwan is valuable in keeping stability in the region. China’s growing influence in the Pacific has been a cause of concern with both Beijing and Taipei vying for diplomatic influence in the region for years through the offer of aids and support to island nations. “It must be said that the effort of China to change that status quo is not helping that relationship across the straits and it i

A new meat processing facility has opened its doors for operation in the hills of Babeldaob, Palau’s largest island, aimed at reducing reliance on imported pork products by raising the availability of local supplies. Palau’s national and traditional leaders, joined by Taiwan’s ambassador to Palau, took part in the ribbon cutting ceremony on Feb. 9, to mark the opening of the Palau National Slaughterhouse in Olsireked, Ngchesar. The ceremony was also attended by state governor