British minister visits Taiwan; better ties seen

By Associated Press

Nov 10, 2022 12:14 am

TAIPEI: Taiwan's leader Tsai Ing-wen on Wednesday thanked United Kingdom Trade Minister Greg Hands for London's support for her government after he became the latest foreign official to defy Chinese pressure and visit the self-governing island.

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