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February 05, 2013

Surprise envoy protects Taiwan's 'shield' of ambiguity
Washington (AFP) Feb 3, 2013
Taiwan's President Ma Ying-jeou startled friends and rivals by making his closest advisor "ambassador" to the United States on a mission to prove that the island is still a key ally. King Pu-Tsung, was considered the power behind the Taiwanese throne as the president's election strategist and former head of the ruling Kuomintang party. But he has never been a diplomat, and the appointment surprised the United States and China - the rival powers who underpin Taiwan's security and economy. In an ... read more

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