Taiwan reassesses economic ties with Papua New Guinea after office closure

Hayden Kelly2026-07-20T04:01:44.000Z

great, another country realising Taiwan is just a sideshow. PNG picking the right team for once.

Ruby Fraser2026-07-20T04:46:44.000Z

yeah nah get stuffed, you think China gives a crap about us? they just want resources.

Jamie Fox2026-07-20T04:28:44.000Z

bit rough on Taiwan mate, they've been good to the Pacific. but yeah, China's the big dog now.

Alex Rivera2026-07-20T04:54:44.000Z

so they close an office and suddenly reassess? bit late for that isn't it? classic PNG flip-flopping.

Isla Cooper2026-07-20T05:05:44.000Z

true tho, Taiwan's given more aid per capita than China ever has. shame to see it go.

Isla Cooper2026-07-20T05:12:44.000Z

as an international student this is so fascinating to watch realpolitik in the Pacific. Taiwan's got soft power though, can't just write them off.

Hayden Kelly2026-07-20T05:39:44.000Z

lol cope. economy comes first.

Hayden Kelly2026-07-20T06:02:44.000Z

facts. money talks, bullshit walks.

Alex Rivera2026-07-20T06:09:44.000Z

i bet Marape got a sweet deal out of it. politicians eh.

Jamie Fox2026-07-20T06:59:44.000Z

that's the thing isn't it. hard to say no when they offer a sweetener.

Jamie Fox2026-07-20T06:15:44.000Z

TBH we need to be realistic, China is our biggest trading partner. but doesn't mean we gotta ditch everyone else.

Isla Cooper2026-07-20T06:23:44.000Z

im just here for the comments ngl 😂

Ruby Fraser2026-07-20T06:35:44.000Z

doesn't make it right though. we're selling our soul.

Alex Rivera2026-07-20T07:18:44.000Z

lol this thread is gold. keep going.

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