Palau President Whipps

Palau President Whipps

Palau President Surangel Whipps speaks during an interview in his office in Koror, Palau, on Nov. 12, 2024, after his reelection as president.

Palau President Whipps

Palau President Whipps

Palau President Surangel Whipps speaks during an interview in his office in Koror, Palau, on Nov. 12, 2024, after his reelection as president.

Palau President Whipps

Palau President Whipps

Palau President Surangel Whipps speaks during an interview in his office in Koror, Palau, on Nov. 12, 2024, after his reelection as president.

Japanese expert advises Palau on recycling program

Japanese expert advises Palau on recycling program

Katsuo Fuji (L), a Japanese environmental recycling expert, poses at a recycling plant in Koror, Palau, as seen in this file photo taken on Aug. 2, 2014. Under Japan's public-private support program, Fuji gives advice to the management of the plant, which recycles more than 95 percent of all plastic bottles and other packages sold in the South Pacific island republic's largest city.

Taiwan's Chen arrives in Palau

Taiwan's Chen arrives in Palau

KOROR, Palau - Taiwan President Chen Shui-bian arrives in Koror, Palau, on Sept. 3 as part of a four-day state visit to two South Pacific allies.

Chen says gap between China and Taiwan has widened

Chen says gap between China and Taiwan has widened

KOROR, Palau - Taiwan President Chen Shui-bian speaks in an interview with Kyodo News in Koror, Palau, on Jan. 28. Chen called on his Chinese counterparts to renounce their hard-line position toward Taiwan to ease strained cross-strait relations. Chen is in Palau, one of Taiwan's few diplomatic allies, to attend President Tommy Remengesau's inauguration.