The Pacific is a diplomatic battlefield, with the island countries themselves as the main players.

Tsai’s 2-day stopovers in New York and Denver have drawn significant attention as Taiwan seeks to leverage its bond with the US.

One year after El Salvador cut ties with Taiwan in favor of the mainland, the young relationship has taken an uneasy turn.

Taiwan has lost five partners to China since 2016. Washington might be able to help stem the tide.

President Tsai Ing-wen visited Taiwan’s Pacific diplomatic allies, while Han Kuo-yu stopped in Hong Kong, Macau, and China.

The risks for Taiwan and the U.S. far outweigh the benefits.

In Burkina Faso, peer pressure – not just checkbook diplomacy – helped motivate the switch from Taiwan.

Xi Jinping hopes to defend – and expand – China’s role in the Pacific.

A reported agreement could spell trouble for Taipei -- and China's Catholics.

The U.S. recalls diplomats in three nations that recently switched allegiance from Taipei to Beijing.

A new report says eSwatini is trying to establish diplomatic ties with China.

And why a new Monroe Doctrine won’t help Taiwan in its battle for diplomatic survival.

The number of countries maintaining diplomatic ties with Taiwan continues to dwindle.

Cutting ties with Taiwan, the Republic of El Salvador established diplomatic relations with China.

Taiwan is an active player in the Pacific, home to many of its remaining diplomatic allies.

The loss of yet another diplomatic ally -- Burkina Faso -- is just the tip of the iceberg.