MARSHALLS: President reinforces ties with Taiwan
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The new President of the Marshall Islands, Litokwa Tomeing, has reinforced the nations political ties with Taiwan after talks with Taiwan's Vice-President, Annette Lu. The meeting came at the beginning of Ms Lu's tour of four Pacific allies, three of which have had recent changes of government. Taiwan recently came to the aid of Air Marshall Islands with one million Australian dollars to get two planes back in the air. The airline had been grounded for four months. Prior to being elected, President Tomeing was seen to support a return to a one-China policy. Steve Hassett asked the Editor of the Marshalls Islands Journal, Gif Johnson why President Tomeing initially considered favouring mainland China.
Presenter: Steve Hassett
Speakers: Gif Johnson, Editor Marshall Islands Journal
