The Ministry of Foreign Affairs name and logo are displayed at the ministry in Taipei. Photo: CNA“Ortega’s inappropriate remarks only serve to highlight the decline of his moral conscience,” it said. “The Republic of China, Taiwan is an independent, sovereign country, and it and the People’s Republic of China (PRC) are not subordinate to each other,” the statement said. Nicaragua officially resumed ties with Taiwan in November 1990, shortly after Violeta Barrios de Chamorro became president. Before severing ties for the second time, Taiwan had provided significant economic support for infrastructure, agriculture and social programs.

Source: Taipei Times February 28, 2026 18:01 UTC