Tarawa’s diplomatic switch: the cost to Beijing
Development finance disbursements, US$ current
$0 M
$5 M
$10 M
$15 M
$20 M
$25 M
$30 M
8.28
2009
4.95
2010
10.53
2011
14.16
2012
9.81
2013
26.97
2014
7.93
2015
14.57
2016
8.07
2017
9.52
2018
13.28
2019
21.12
2020
12.45
2021
Taiwan
China
Source:
Lowy Institute
Pacific Aid Map