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The flaw in Europe’s ‘one China’ policy

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Europe’s “one China” policy has always relied on deliberate ambiguity. It is a formula from the 1970s that means European governments recognize the People’s Republic of China while keeping unofficial ties with Taiwan.

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    Europe’s “one China” policy has always relied on deliberate ambiguity. It is a formula from the 1970s that means European governments recognize the People’s Republic of China while keeping unofficial ties with Taiwan. However, the structure of the policy — recognizing “one China”…

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