PACIFIC: Taiwan courts island nations votes at UN
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Six Pacific Island countries have joined nine other countries who also recognise Taiwan, and put their names to a letter addressed to United Nations Secretary General Ban ki-Moon, calling on him to allow the Chinese island state's application to become a full member. Taiwan provides aid and other financial support, in return Pacific nations back Taiwan's stance on international issues.
Presenter: Pacific Correspondent Campbell Cooney
Speakers: Doctor Chen Xin Pan, Lecturer International Relations, Deakin University, Dr Richard Herr, University of Tasmania.
