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China stopped tourists after I refused to betray Taiwan, says Palau president

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Palau is one of only 12 states to have full diplomatic relations with Taiwan .

China is ratcheting up a campaign of economic and diplomatic pressure on the tiny Pacific state.

Palauan president Surangel Whipps is standing for re-election on Nov 5 .

He claims that Beijing is trying to manipulate politicians and the electorate.

“And that is where everyone in the Pacific starts to get concerned.” China is “testing the international community to see how far they can go”, he said. “And that is unfortunate because everyone in the Pacific wants to maintain the peace and harmony that we have. Nobody wants a repeat of World War Two .” Sign up to the Front Page newsletter for free: Your essential guide to the day 's agenda from The Telegraph - direct to your inbox seven days a week..