December 21, 2016

"African island nation Sao Tome and Principe announced Tuesday that it has cut its so-called 'diplomatic' ties with Taiwan and acknowledged sovereignty of the People's Republic of China. Sao Tome is the first country to break "diplomatic" relations with Taiwan since Taiwan leader Tsai Ing-wen took office. Taiwan 'diplomacy' has suffered its first setback after Tsai's phone call with US President-elect Donald Trump.

The Chinese mainland immediately gave positive feedback and stressed the universality of the one-China policy, but kept silent on the mainland's role in the event."

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