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Micronesian president suggests severing diplomatic ties with China in favour of Taiwan due to 'political warfare'

David Panuelo, the outgoing president of the Federated States of Micronesia, lost his seat this week.  (News Video)

The president of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) has made an impassioned case for establishing diplomatic ties with Taiwan, whilst accusing China of political warfare in his country.

In a scathing 13-page letter to Congress, David Panuelo said China had committed espionage in FSM waters, bribed local politicians and attempted to undermine the nation's sovereignty.

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