Four days prior, the Solomon Islands did the same.

四天前，索羅門群島也與台灣斷交了。

These decisions to normalize relations with Beijing by Taiwan's largest Pacific partners may convince Taipei's three remaining Pacific allies to reconsider their positions.

這些太平洋國家決定與北京建交，這可能會影響台灣剩餘三個太平洋同盟的立場。

Poaching Taiwan's allies helps China isolate the island, which could aid in its so-called reunification efforts.

搶奪台灣邦交國的舉動讓中國孤立這座島嶼，幫助他們所謂的「統一大業」。

China leverages trade and promises future investment to convince countries to switch their recognition.

中國利用貿易與承諾未來投資來說服其他國家倒戈。

China was the Solomon Islands biggest trade partner, and allegedly promised them five hundred million dollars in financial aid.

中國原本為索羅門群島最大的貿易夥伴，且據傳中國承諾要給它們 5 億的金援。

China also promised Kiribati full funding for its airplanes and commercial ferries.

中國也承諾全額資助吉里巴斯建造飛機與商業渡輪。

Taiwan is at risk of losing more of their partners because they just can't compete with Chinese aid and trade.

台灣正面臨著失去更多邦交，因為它們無法與中國強大的金援與貿易批敵。

Moreover, the United States is reducing aid to some of Taiwan's remaining allies.

再者，美國正逐漸減少對台灣剩餘邦交國的協助。

Congress and the White House are considering a strategy that would punish countries for abandoning Taiwan, but it would be more effective to offer benefits to those that decided to support Taipei.

國會與白宮正考慮處罰那些離棄台灣的國家，但對支持台灣的國家伸出援手會更有效率。

Do you think the United States should help Taiwan keep its allies?

你認為美國該幫忙台灣鞏固邦交嗎？

Let us know in our poll.

在投票中發表你的意見。

Also, let us know what other topics you'd like our scholars to cover in 60 seconds, and be sure to like and subscribe for more research and videos from AEI.

讓我們知道你還想在這個單元看到什麼樣的題材，且記得按下喜歡並訂閱，才不會錯過 AEI 帶來的研究與影片。