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Taiwan 'specially invited' to sign queen's condolence book

A portrait of Britain's Queen Elizabeth is seen in a window, following her death, in London, Britain, September 17, 2022. REUTERS/Marko Djurica

Taiwan's de facto ambassador in London received a "special invite" to sign the book of condolence for Britain's Queen Elizabeth, the island's foreign ministry said, adding he was given the same treatment as other dignitaries.

Britain, like most countries, has no diplomatic ties with Chinese-claimed Taiwan though they have close unofficial ones. Democratically governed Taiwan is largely excluded from most international events and bodies due to Beijing's objections.

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