Surangel Whipps Jr

Surangel Whipps Jr

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Surangel Whipps Jr is the President of Palau, known for his strong support of Taiwan and for accusing China of using coercive tactics to undermine Palau's sovereignty and diplomatic ties.

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Palauan President Surangel Whipps Jr. has been firm in backing Taiwan despite Chinese pressure.

REPORTER’S NOTEBOOK: Palau backs Taiwan despite Chinese effort
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2026-06-01
9.0

Hsiao is to meet with Palauan President Surangel Whipps Jr and other government officials during her visit.

VP Hsiao to visit diplomatic ally Palau
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2026-06-01
7.0

Vice President Hsiao Bi-kim is leading a delegation to Palau at the invitation of Palauan President Surangel Whipps Jr.

VP Hsiao to lead delegation to Palau
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2026-06-01
9.0

Surangel Whipps Jr. is the president of Palau and has spoken about the geopolitical tensions involving China and Taiwan.

Palaos, el pequeño país cercano a Taiwán que sufre las consecuencias del enfrentamiento diplomático entre China y Estados Unidos
La Prensa – leading Panamanian daily, est. 1980·PanamaPanama· 2025-11-30
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Surangel Whipps Jr. is the President of Palau and has spoken about the country's geopolitical challenges.

The geopolitics rattling a tiny Pacific nation
BBC·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2025-11-24
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The president of Palau, Surangel Whipps Jr., emphasizes the importance of Albanese's presence at COP.

Australia's bid to host COP31 falters amid deadlock with Turkey
BBC·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2025-11-11
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Whipps said that 'leave no one behind' is the fundamental rule stipulating that all international partners, including Taiwan, should have a say on climate issues.

Allies urge Taiwan’s inclusion at COP30
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2025-11-10
8.0

Surangel Whipps Jr is the President of Palau who revealed Lin's visit to New York on social media.

Ministry denies minister was snubbed by the US
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2025-11-02
5.0

Surangel Whipps Jr. is the president of Palau and conducted the first underwater interview as a world leader.

El presidente de una pequeña nación del Pacífico realiza una inédita entrevista bajo el agua
La Prensa – leading Panamanian daily, est. 1980·PanamaPanama· 2025-10-14
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Palau’s President Surangel Whipps Jr put it during UNGA week, 'Those with the greatest responsibility and the greatest capacity to act must do far more.'

WORLD VIEW: Is the UN still beneficial to small countries?
The Tribune – major Bahamian daily, est. 1903·BahamasBahamas· 2025-09-30
7.0

Palau’s President Surangel Whipps Jr put it during UNGA week that those with the greatest responsibility must do far more.

Ronald Sanders | Is the UN still beneficial to small countries? | Commentary
The Gleaner – major Jamaican newspaper, est. 1834·JamaicaJamaica· 2025-09-27
7.0

Palauan President Surangel Whipps Jr said that Taiwan’s inclusion is an urgent issue.

Allies urge Taiwan’s inclusion at UN
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2025-09-26
8.0

Palauan President Surangel Whipps Jr yesterday again spoke out on behalf of Taiwan at the UN General Assembly.

Palau president backs Taiwan at UN assembly
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2025-09-26
8.0

Lin was at a reception with Palauan President Surangel Whipps Jr.

Foreign minister meets with allies in NY
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2025-09-25
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Palauan President Surangel Whipps Jr posed in New York with Lin Chia-lung and Alexander Yui.

Foreign minister attends event on sidelines of UN assembly
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2025-09-25
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Palauan President Surangel Whipps Jr credited with the idea of conducting monthly joint coast guard patrols.

Taiwan-Palau coast guard patrols mooted
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2025-09-24
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Palau President Surangel Whipps Jr also told AFP on Wednesday there had 'absolutely' been outside meddling in the summit.

Pacific leaders agree new summit rules after China, Taiwan bans
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2025-09-12
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Palauan President Surangel Whipps Jr said there had absolutely been outside meddling in the summit.

PIF leaders back ‘ocean of peace’ at fraught summit
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2025-09-10
6.0

Surangel Whipps Jr is the president of Palau and spoke about the need for real solutions after the negotiations.

UN plastics treaty talks collapse – The Mail & Guardian
Mail & Guardian·South AfricaSouth Africa· 2025-08-17
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Surangel Whipps Jr, Palau’s president, has made clear that the proposal to accept migrants is far from final and subject to further discussion.

Trump administration asks tiny Pacific nation of Palau to accept migrants deported from US | Palau
The Guardian·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2025-07-23
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Surangel Whipps Jr is the president of Palau and the father of the owner of Surangel and Sons Co, which is suing Reklai.

Pacific faces ‘critical moment’ in fight for press freedom, media watchdog warns | Pacific islands
The Guardian·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2025-06-17
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Palau’s president, Surangel Whipps Jr, stated that the credibility of Australia’s bid relies on its commitment to shift away from fossil fuels.

Vanuatu criticises Australia for extending gas project while making Cop31 bid | Pacific islands
The Guardian·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2025-06-03
5.0

Palauan President Surangel Whipps Jr attended the launch ceremony for the zero-carbon Porrima P111 boat.

High-tech zero emissions ship relaunched in Kaohsiung
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2025-05-22
7.0

Palau President Surangel Whipps Jr. reaffirmed his support for Taiwan during a bilateral meeting.

Lai thanks Palau for support during presidential visit
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2025-05-21
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William Lai

Palauan President Surangel Whipps Jr arrived in Taiwan last night to kick off his first visit to the country since beginning his second term earlier this year.

Palau president in Taiwan for first time since start of second term
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2025-05-19
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Surangel Whipps Jr. is the president of Palau who has empowered his national security advisor to scrutinize visa applications to combat organized crime.

Inside the U.S. battle with China over a Pacific island paradise
Stabroek News·GuyanaGuyana· 2025-05-04
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Surangel Whipps Jr. is the President of Palau who appointed Stan Shih as an economic adviser.

Palau appoints Acer founder Shih economic adviser
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2025-03-17
7.0
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Stan Shih

Surangel Whipps Jr, the President of Palau, accompanied Stan Shih to survey the nation's marine tourism industry.

Palau appoints Acer founder senior economic advisor
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2025-03-17
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