Taiwan’s Loss of a Diplomatic Ally Points to Growing Anger in China

A sudden break in relations between Taiwan and one of its few diplomatic allies points to growing anger in China toward the Taipei leadership and analysts warn of more such moves by Beijing. Sao Tome and Principe, a western African ally of Taiwan’s since 1997, cut ties Wednesday and Taiwan followed by disbanding the embassy in Taipei and stopping a range of exchanges. The Taiwan government’s Mainland Affairs Council said China used “money diplomacy” to push Sao Tome and Principe to make...

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