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 intere

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.