The prime minister promised Tuvalu to remain his "reliable ally"

The prime minister of the Pacific island state Kausea Natano during a trip to Taiwan promised Tuvalu during growing rivalry when China expands the influence in the region as transfers agency information agency "Reuters". Tuvalu with the population about 10 000 people is one of 14 countries which have kept full diplomatic relations with Taiwan and one of four in the Pacific Ocean where Beijing and Washington D.C. combat for influence. Speaking at a greeting ceremony in Taipei, Taiwan...