Vanuatu in Australia–China–Taiwan relations

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ID12348575
AuthorsJoel Atkinson (0000-0002-6728-9668, Monash Health, corresponding author)
Year2007
Volume61
Issue3
Pages351-366
Publication date2007-08-29
Open AccessNo
TypeARTICLE
VenueAustralian Journal Of International Affairs (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 1035-7718 • E-ISSN: 1465-332X
PublisherTaylor & Francis (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1080/10357710701531529
OpenAlexW2070650571
LanguageEN
Citations received7
References cited1

Vanuatu became a major issue in Australia–China–Taiwan relations during Serge Vohor's turbulent prime ministership in 2004. Already engaged in a struggle with Australia over ‘good governance’, Vohor signed an agreement diplomatically recognising Taiwan. Chinese and Australian pressure led to Vohor's ouster, and a diplomatic setback for Taiwan. Although Australia and Taiwan viewed each other as side issues in this episode, with Australia focused on Vohor and Taiwan on China, their interests were directly opposed during the episode. As became evident in the aftermath of the post-election riot in Solomon Islands in April 2006, these divergent positions have had a lasting negative impact on each country's perception of the other. The key events of 2004 are examined here to demonstrate how this episode has affected the wider landscape of Australia–China–Taiwan relations

China · Development economics · Economy · Geography · International relations · Mainland China · Political science · Political status of Taiwan · Politics · Prime minister · Setback · Island Studies and Pacific Affairs · Law · Pacific and Southeast Asian Studies

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