During its previous two terms, China’s government had increased its pressure against Taiwan, which it claims as a province and intends to annex, despite the ruling Chinese Communist party never having governed it.

I wonder what territorial claims the RoC has…

“No matter what the election result is, I think China is always trying to suffocate Taiwan, including in any international organisation,” he said, citing UN affiliates including the World Health Organization. “I think it’s a very good example for people around the world to see how they treat Taiwan.”

Cuba.

Some of Taiwan’s allies have said openly their decisions were based largely on financial incentives.

Materialism prevailes over ideology??? No way!