Tuvalu is one of just 12 countries to maintain formal diplomatic ties with Taiwan. Photo: AP PHOTO

Tuvalu treasures its "special relationship" with Taiwan, the prime minister says while making a visit to Taipei at a time of growing geopolitical competition in the Pacific between China and the United States.

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Tuvalu is one of just 12 countries, three of which are in the Pacific, to maintain formal diplomatic ties with Chinese-claimed Taiwan, and Beijing has redoubled its efforts to win over Taiwan's remaining friends.

Tuvalu Prime Minister Feleti Teo, speaking at a welcome ceremony w

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