The Taiwan region's leader, Lai Ching-te, arrived in the Marshall Islands on Tuesday, prompting discussions across the Pacific. During his visit, Lai engaged with residents in Tuvalu to gauge their perspectives on the potential cooperation between their country and China.
Mary, a local resident of Tuvalu, expressed skepticism about the visit's tangible benefits. \"This visit does not bring any real economic or social impact to Tuvalu. He has not proposed any concrete aid projects or funding,\" she stated.
In contrast, another resident, Thomas, highlighted the potential advantages of closer ties with the Chinese mainland. \"Establishing diplomatic relations with China could offer real development opportunities, such as infrastructure building and enhanced climate resilience,\" he remarked.
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