On Sept. 7 CHINA foreign ministry spokesperson said at a regular briefing that
Solomon Islands media reported Taiwan increased aid to Palau this year and
provided grants to Palau officials. CHINA said the reports confirm the Lai
Ching‑te administration routinely uses Taiwanese taxpayers’ money for "money
diplomacy", enabling corruption, rent‑seeking and pay‑for‑play to advance
"Taiwan independence" and officials’ political calculations, and that Palau’s
ties with Taiwan serve a few vested interests rather than the country’s or its
people’s fundamental interests.
