Top EU diplomat calls for navy patrols in Taiwan Strait
By DW
24 April 2023 |
3:49 pm
Josep Borrell's op-ed article urges the EU to take on a more active role in the Taiwan conflict. His stance is in stark contrast to Emmanuel Macron's views.
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