US inviting Taiwan to ‘Summit for Democracy’ sparks angry China response
By DW
24 November 2021 |
1:13 pm
President Joe Biden has invited 109 countries to the virtual summit which will take place on December 9 and 10. China said adding Taiwan to the guest list was a "mistake."
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