[Reuters on the 19th]-The Prime Minister's election vote was held on the 19th in the Tuvalu Parliament in the Pacific Island, and Mr. Kausea Natano was elected as the new Prime Minister.
Ener Sopoanga, the prime minister, who was expected to continue, strongly supported diplomatic relations with Taiwan. The new Prime Minister's attitude toward Taiwan is unknown.
The Solomon Islands in the Pacific Island have a break with Taiwan this week. Only 16 countries have formal diplomatic relations with Taiwan.
Analysts have pointed out that China may approach Tuvalu and further isolate Taiwan.
A spokesman for the Taiwan Ministry of Foreign Affairs pointed out that the relationship between Taiwan and Tuvalu is stable, and that the new prime minister is also in close contact with the Taiwan Embassy. The policy to watch the situation was shown.
China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs declines direct comment.
