Federated States of Micronesia country profile
The Federated States of Micronesia is a small island country with a remote geographical location, barren land and harsh natural conditions. It is located in the vast expanse of the Pacific Ocean, surrounded by the boundless sea, and even the closest neighbors are thousands of kilometers away.
Micronesia covers an area of less than 800 square kilometers, which is the size of a large lake in the Chinese city of Hefei. Micronesia has a hot climate and barren land with no mineral resources to exploit. It is one of the least developed regions in the world due to its extremely weak agriculture and industry, and its infrastructure is very rudimentary.
In such a harsh natural environment, the Federated States of Micronesia has only a handful of populations. According to statistics, the total number of permanent residents in the country is less than 100,000. Most people depend on tourism for their livelihood, but due to geographical limitations, there are few foreign tourists.
Locals generally live in poverty, and solving the problem of food and clothing is already a problem. As a result of the chronic economic slump, the Federated States of Micronesia has become increasingly indebted and heavily dependent on assistance from international organizations and other developed countries, which has become an important means of keeping the country running.
The above is a brief overview of the lesser-known small island nation of the Federated States of Micronesia. We can see that the natural and economic conditions it faces are extremely harsh, and it is extremely difficult to survive, which has become an important background for its frequent requests for help in subsequent diplomacy.
Federated States of Micronesia diplomatic dilemma
In the face of the deteriorating fiscal situation and the unsustainable external debt of the government, the new president of the Federated States of Micronesia said at the inauguration ceremony that it is necessary to get rid of the current passive situation of over-dependence on international aid and gradually restore the country's economic independence through foreign trade and increased export earnings.
But the Federated States of Micronesia also faces difficulties in foreign trade. Due to the long-term backwardness of domestic industries, the international competitiveness of goods and services is seriously insufficient, and it is difficult to attract other countries to engage in large-scale trade.
In addition, the remote location and high transportation costs of the Federated States of Micronesia have also adversely affected the development of new markets.
Under various constraints, the Federated States of Micronesia had to once again seek foreign assistance from a number of major powers and international organizations. A number of advanced capitalist countries, including the United States and Japan and South Korea in the Asia-Pacific region, have provided them with a certain amount of economic and technical assistance, but these funds are often accompanied by certain political conditions, requiring the Federated States of Micronesia to cooperate with certain positions in international affairs.
In this passive situation, the Federated States of Micronesia's diplomatic space is increasingly restricted, and its government buildings are frequently filled with officials from the United States, Japan, and South Korea. According to some commentators, the Federated States of Micronesia has gradually become a pawn in the promotion of their global layout by these great powers.
As a result, this small country, which has never attracted the attention of the world, has begun to frequently "appear" in the Taiwan Strait and other situations.
The Federated States of Micronesia restarts foreign trade
In the face of an increasingly severe economic environment and an increasingly passive diplomatic landscape, the top level of the government of the Federated States of Micronesia realized that it was necessary to take the initiative to seek new economic growth points for the country. As a result, with the support of the United States and some Asia-Pacific countries, the Federated States of Micronesia decided to vigorously develop tourism and promote the prosperity of other related service industries through tourism.
As a tourist paradise in the Pacific Ocean, the Federated States of Micronesia has decided to establish itself as a regional tourism center, build high-standard hotels and resorts, and strive for cooperation with neighboring countries in tourism, aviation and other fields.
If successful, it is expected to generate significant foreign exchange earnings for the Federated States of Micronesia each year. This initiative won the United States
They also pledged to assist the Federated States of Micronesia in building airports, ports and other supporting infrastructure, but there is a premise that the government of the Federated States of Micronesia should support its strategy in the Asia-Pacific region, especially when it comes to Taiwan.
In response to the Taiwan region, the government of Micronesia has taken the initiative to attack. According to reports, its foreign minister has met secretly with the Taiwan authorities and hopes that Taiwan will provide financial assistance, in exchange for which Micronesia is willing to establish formal diplomatic relations with Taiwan, ignoring strong opposition from Chinese mainland.
Although the final outcome is not yet known, the Federated States of Micronesia's bold move is an indication of its determination to move away from passivity and maximize its interests.
It is difficult to judge whether this disparate "deal" will be concluded in the end, but it is clear that the Federated States of Micronesia will use the Taiwan issue as a breakthrough to get out of a long-standing diplomatic dilemma. This is really worrying.
The Federated States of Micronesia sought support from China
While actively dealing with Taiwan, the Federated States of Micronesia government has not given up on maintaining ties with Chinese mainland. As the world's second largest economy, China is technologically advanced and strong in infrastructure construction, and the Federated States of Micronesia urgently needs China's help to build its own tourism industry.
Therefore, behind the increasingly ambiguous relations with Taiwan, the Micronesian government still sent special envoys to discuss economic and technical cooperation with Chinese mainland on many occasions. According to people familiar with the matter, the Federated States of Micronesia government intends to involve Chinese companies in its new airport and port construction projects, and intends to import some building materials, machinery and other equipment from China to greatly reduce costs.
However, China's position on the Taiwan issue is very firm. The head of the foreign affairs department clarified that China-FSM economic cooperation must be carried out on the basis of the one-China principle, and hoped that the Federated States of Micronesia would understand and support it. According to reports, when he learned of China's position, the president of the Federated States of Micronesia had a gloomy face and was helpless.
He realized that without China's economic lifeline, his political future would be in jeopardy.
As a result, a game unfolded secretly between two small countries. It's hard to tell what Micronesia will ultimately do, but it's certain that it still has a thorny road ahead. We hope that it will assess the situation and make an informed choice.
Federated States of Micronesia Prospect Analysis
Looking ahead, the Federated States of Micronesia faces an uncertain future, and it seems to be at a crossroads, torn between a few sides.
If a solid relationship with Taiwan is finally established, the Contours Federation will undoubtedly reap considerable economic benefits. The huge amount of money promised by the Taiwan authorities is enough to help this small backward country improve its infrastructure and develop its tourism industry.
At that time, the locals living in simple shacks may really be able to make a good living. But at the same time, the Contours Federation will be more dependent on external forces such as the United States and Japan in terms of sovereignty and security. They are likely to garrison troops on the island, turning it into an outpost to contain China.
At that time, Contours may lose its autonomy completely.
On the contrary, if it chooses to cooperate with China, although it will not receive huge funds from Taiwan in the short term, China's advanced technology and strong strength can help this small country improve its infrastructure and enhance its own strength. In the long run, it will definitely make Contours' economy a leap forward.
Most importantly, China pursues a policy of non-interference in its internal affairs and will truly respect the independent choice of contours. This is in stark contrast to the United States and Japan.
Of course, we do not have the right to make a choice on behalf of the Contours government, but we hope that people of insight can follow the general trend of world peace and development, abandon the Cold War mentality, strengthen dialogue and communication with China, and strive to achieve a mutually beneficial and win-win relationship.
This is in line with the long-term well-being of all ordinary people, including contours citizens.
To sum up, Contours Commonwealth is at a crossroads of its own destiny, and we'll see. But no matter what the final choice is, China will continue to pursue a good-neighborly approach and achieve common prosperity with all small countries, including contours.