Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen has written to the pope to complain about Chinese pressure on the island Beijing claims as its own, saying China seeks to threaten its democracy and freedom. The Vatican is one of just 15 countries that has diplomatic ties with Taiwan. But Taiwan is concerned by the Vatican’s moves to normalize ties with China. [1]
Taiwan president appeals to Pope Francis
Reuters/NYTimesThursday, January 23, 2020
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