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PNG Shuts Taiwan Office, Beijing Praises, NZ Demands Answers

7/17/2026

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Papua New Guinea Foreign Minister Justin Tkatchenko announced the closure of Taiwan's representative office in Port Moresby.
Beijing praised the decision and Taipei condemned it as a setback to Taiwan's international space.
Taiwan Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim said the island's diplomatic situation is extremely difficult because China suppresses it everywhere.
New Zealand's Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade said it will seek further information about Papua New Guinea's decision.

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Papua New Guinea Foreign Minister Justin Tkatchenko announced the closure of Taiwan's representative office in Port Moresby.
Beijing praised the decision and Taipei condemned it as a setback to Taiwan's international space.
Taiwan Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim said the island's diplomatic situation is extremely difficult because China suppresses it everywhere.
New Zealand's Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade said it will seek further information about Papua New Guinea's decision.