Friendship earned, not forced: Palau president

Calling Taiwan an important and productive partner of his country, visiting Palau President Tommy Remengesau Jr. said Tuesday that "friendship is earned, not forced," amid continuing pressure from China to force the Pacific country to switch recognition from Taipei to Beijing.

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