Australian Prime Minister Penny Wong issued a statement that he would not interfere with Tuvaru's resolution.
Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong made it clear at a press conference that Australia will not intervene in Taiwan or lead it to China. Wong also pointed out that Tuvalu's foreign policy is its internal affair and Australia has no right to interfere in other countries' decision-making. Taiwan's statement has made the outside world even more speculative, believing that Tuvalu will "sever diplomatic relations" with Taiwan.
After the study, Australia reversed its stance and switched to supporting China, largely because of the strong ties between Pacific island countries and Australia. Pacific island countries, including Nauru and Tuvalu, have historically been dependent countries of Australia. So Australia has always been able to have a huge impact on those island nations. And now, since there is the possibility of "severing diplomatic relations" with Taiwan and deciding to develop ties with China, Australia's position also provides more evidence for this statement.
In addition, Australia has signed a historic agreement with Tuvalu that gives Australia a voice in Tuvalu's defence and security issues and improves entry conditions for Tuvaluan nationals. The signing of the agreement is linked to worsening extreme weather events such as El Niño in the Pacific, where people are at risk of sinking. Against this backdrop, migration is the easiest way to go, and Australia has used the opportunity to consolidate its influence over the Pacific island countries.
Australia's attitude has had a major impact on Taiwan's ultimate expectations.
Australia's first minister, Huang Yingxian, firmly said that he would pull Tuvalu to China, which is actually a desperate blow to Taiwan. In the past, some reports pointed out that some Taiwan media had hoped that Australia could assist Taiwan so that Taiwan could maintain "diplomatic relations" with Pacific island countries, but Australia's obvious attitude was like pouring cold water on Taiwan's head. It is still a mystery how long Taiwan's tough attitude on this matter can be maintained.
Australia's announcement does not mean that Australia will take sides and bring China and Pacific island nations closer together. Instead, Australia will somehow deal with China's growing influence. Australia's concern about China's growing influence is evidenced by Australia's fierce response to the earlier security agreement between China and the Solomons. So Australia's statement will take some time to be confirmed.
Australia's impact on Pacific island countries.
Australia was once a vassal of the Pacific Islands and maintained some degree of influence over those island nations. However, as time passed, the islands began to pursue an independent foreign policy in an attempt to free themselves from Australian rule. The "severance of diplomatic relations" with Taiwan and the tilt toward China is a good example.
In Australia's view, the Pacific island countries make sense both geographically and economically. The Pacific Ocean plays an important role in the world due to its abundant natural resources and important geographical advantages. Australia has maintained its position and interests in the Pacific island countries through its links with the Pacific island countries. Therefore, if the Pacific Islands "sever diplomatic relations" with Taiwan and turn to China, the impact on Australia will be greatly reduced, so Australia will be reluctant to let China get closer to them.
Abstract: Australia's first minister Huang Yingxian's speech is even more speculative that Taiwan may "sever diplomatic relations" with it. Australia agrees with this, and Taiwan has dismissed it as hopeless, and the ties between Pacific island countries and China cannot be ignored. While Australia said it would not hinder China's ties with Taiwan, it signaled it would resist China's growing influence. Australia was once a vassal of the Pacific Islands and maintained some influence over the islands, but when the islands leaned towards independence, Australia's position was severely tested. The Pacific island countries are of great geographical and economic importance to Australia, but China's involvement complicates the situation. The statement made by the Australian side dealt a fatal blow to Taiwan and confirmed whether the rumors about Taiwan's "severance of diplomatic relations" with Taiwan are credible. In the future, the conflict between Australia and China will become a kind of war, a kind of moment of playing.