與台灣友誼長達18年邦交的非洲國家甘比亞，11月15號甘比亞總統突然透過海外媒體片面宣布，自即日起終止與中華民國的正式外交關係。此消息一出，引起全國譁然。
由於馬總統日前才對外表示，我國目前與所有的邦交國，其間的關係十分穩固，美國、中國、日本也樂見台灣與中國邁向更和平的道路。但是現在卻有友邦背離台灣而去，顯然馬政府的外交政策，可能過於樂觀。
現在全世界與台灣有正式國與國邦交關係的國家只剩不到23國。如果情況再這樣下去，台灣可能就快就會被國際社會孤立。到時候台灣的主體性，將會遭受到更嚴重的挑戰。
(Politics) Gambia Breaks Off Diplomatic Ties with Taiwan
The Gambia, an African country which has maintained 18 years of diplomatic relations with Taiwan, announced abruptly on Nov. 15 through the media overseas that it was officially cutting ties with the Republic of China with immediate effect. The announcement immediately sent the country into an uproar.
It was not so long ago that President Ma Ying-jeou publicly stated that Taiwan was on good terms with all of its diplomatic allies and that the US, China and Japan were pleased to see the peace development of cross-Strait ties. Now, with a diplomatic ally turning its back on Taiwan, it has become apparent that President Mas diplomatic policy may be overly optimistic.
At present, there are only 22 countries left in the world with which Taiwan has established official diplomatic relations. If the situation continues, Taiwan may soon become isolated from the international community. When that day comes, Taiwans independence will be met with even tougher challenges.
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