Abstract
The establishment of diplomatic relations between the PRC and Costa Rica in mid-2007 is a good example of Beijing's diplomatic offensive to secure international recognition and to isolate Taiwan. This diplomatic offensive has reached Central America and the South Pacific island states in recent years. It reflects Beijing's expanding global economic reach, and its political will to exploit this economic influence for diplomatic and strategic objectives. Costa Rica's decision to switch diplomatic ties from Taipei to Beijing reflects a trend which has been delayed in Central America for some years. Costa Rica came to realize the significance of the PRC as a trade partner and its potential as an important trade partner, investor and aid donor. In the past decade, it has become obvious that Taiwan can no longer compete with the PRC. Ideology and the influence of the United States have been factors in this decline too.
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