Palau, a tiny nation in the western Pacific Ocean, is traditionally an US ally. It’s also one of just 12 countries in the world that still maintain official ties with Taiwan. As China seeks to further isolate Taiwan, Palau’s tourism industry has suffered. CNA’s East Asia Tonight unpacks what motivates Palau’s staunch support for the self-ruled island.
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