Tuvalu’s pro-Taiwan prime minister Kausea Natano loses seat in partial election results

The results fuel concern that the micronation could switch diplomatic recognition to Beijing, as votes continue to be counted

The pro-Taiwan leader of the Pacific islands nation of Tuvalu, Kausea Natano, has lost his seat according to partial election results.

The vote is being closely watched by Taiwan, China and the United States, amid speculation the micronation could be poised to switch diplomatic recognition to Beijing.