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China Denounces End of US Restrictions on Contacts with Taiwan Officials

Nike Ching

   China is vowing to counter a decision by the United States to lift
   self-imposed restrictions on contacts between U.S. diplomatic officials
   and their Taiwanese counterparts, while maintaining the unofficial
   relationship between the two democracies.

   U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo referred to the self-ruled island
   as "a vibrant democracy and reliable partner of the United States" in a
   statement Saturday announcing the eased restrictions.

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