Solomon Islands: Taiwan and Tsai

solomon islands: The three are among just 20 countries that extend Taiwan formal diplomatic recognition, according to CTV. Tsai's travels follow Panama's switching of diplomatic relations to Beijing in June in what was seen as a major diplomatic setback for Taiwan. Tsai will visit the Marshall and Solomon Islands along with Tuvalu while transiting through Hawaii and the U.S. territory of Guam. We want to prove to the world that Taiwan is capable of, and is willing to, make more contributions to the international community, Tsai said Saturday ahead of her departure. In Beijing, foreign ministry spokesman Geng Shuang demanded Tsai be barred from transiting through the U.S., which, like most countries, has only unofficial relations with Taiwan. In the Marshalls and Solomons, Tsai will find an opportunity to better understand the sustainable development needs of the two countries and determine how Taiwan can assist in line with steadfast diplomacy, the government said in a statement posted on its official website. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.