Taiwan praises US lifting of bars on interactions with officials
Foreign minister Joseph Wu labels move an elevation of relations to a global partnership
11 January 2021 - 09:08
Taipei — A US removal of curbs on interactions with Taiwan officials is a “big thing”, foreign minister Joseph Wu said on Monday, welcoming the step as a major boost for relations with the island’s most important global backer.
US secretary of state Mike Pompeo announced the change on Saturday, in the waning days of the Republican Trump administration before Democrat Joe Biden assumes the presidency on January 20...
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