US Says It Is 'Deeply Concerned' by Papua New Guinea Closure of Taiwan Office The closure of Taiwan's representative office in Papua New Guinea has sent shockwaves across the Pacific, but it is not just a local development – it is another chapter in China's ongoing campaign to isolate and intimidate its critics.
The US State Department's "deep concern" is understandable, given the move's clear alignment with Beijing's long term strategy.
Papua New Guinea's decision to order the closure of Taiwan's office is part of a broader pattern of diplomatic suppression by China.