Foreign relations of Tonga

Tonga, by a modification of its treaty of friendship with the United Kingdom in July 1970, is responsible for its own external affairs. It maintains cordial relations with most countries and has close relations with its Pacific neighbours and the United Kingdom. In 1998, it recognized the People's Republic of China and broke relations with Taiwan.^[1]

^ "Tonga breaks relations with Taiwan". BBC. 30 October 1998. Retrieved 10 June 2008.

[1] "Tonga breaks relations with Taiwan". BBC. 30 October 1998. Retrieved 10 June 2008.

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