Italy says Taiwan flight resumption request 'noted' after virus ban

TAIPEI (Reuters) - Italy's de facto embassy in Taiwan said on Wednesday that it has "noted" the island's request for a speedy resumption of air ties, after the Italian government stopped direct flights having included Taiwan as part of China in response to the coronavirus outbreak.

Taiwan was angered last week when Italy suddenly suspended flights by Taiwan's flag carrier China Airlines <2610.TW> between Taipei and Rome, and has sought for the ban to be lifted.