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Europe must 'stand firm' with Taiwan: EU lawmaker

FILE PHOTO: An explosion is seen during the annual "Minan" Civil Defence drills in New Taipei City, Taiwan, July 14, 2022. (Reuters)

Europe must support Taiwan's democracy, a senior EU lawmaker said Tuesday at the start of a trip to the island, citing both Russia's invasion of Ukraine and China's crackdown in Hong Kong.

Nicola Beer, one of the European Parliament's vice presidents, arrived for what Taiwan's foreign ministry described as "the first official visit" by an MEP of her rank.

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