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Taiwan seeks to break isolation at UN aviation agency
New York City, United Nations (AFP) July 10, 2013
Taiwan hopes to become an observer member of the UN's international aviation agency this year and ease its isolation imposed by China. An International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) assembly in September is expected to vote on Taiwan's status, diplomats said. China, which traditionally seeks to stifle any recognition of the island it considers part of its territory awaiting reunification, has so far not expressed opposition. And Taiwan's campaign has been boosted by a bill passed by the ... read more

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