China angered by new Czech president's Taiwan call


Czech president-elect Petr Pavel had held a telephone discussion with Taiwan's president and foreign minister. - Reuters

PRAGUE, Jan 31, 2023 (AFP): China criticised Czech president-elect Petr Pavel on Tuesday for holding a telephone call with Taiwan's president and foreign minister the day before.

Beijing is trying to keep Taiwan isolated on the world stage and opposes countries having official exchanges with Taipei.

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