China decided to sever ties and cease all bilateral agreements after Chinese Ambassador Ma Shuxue lodged a strong protest over its recognition of Taiwan, the Foreign Ministry said.

• 中国外交部称：基里巴斯无视中国大使马书学提出的强烈抗议，依旧承认，并与台湾建交。为此，中国政府决定断绝和基里巴斯的一切外交关系。