Taiwan needs to beef up defence, seek more friends, minister says

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PRAGUE/TAIPEI - Self-ruled Taiwan needs to strengthen its defences and, with just 15 diplomatic allies in the world, seek more friends on the international stage as it faces pressure from China, Foreign Minister Joseph Wu said on Wednesday.

 

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