China-Vatican Talks Threaten Taiwan With Loss of Most Crucial Ally

China and the Vatican have been holding talks in recent months that could eventually re-establish diplomatic ties after more than 60 years, analysts say, meaning a likely break in the papal state's relationship with Chinese rival Taiwan and a major blow to Taipei's slipping recognition overseas. Last month the Chinese government’s head of religious affairs told a meeting of the official Catholic Church in the vast Communist country that he hoped the Vatican would try to improve...

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