Taiwan 'deeply upset' by Dominican Republic switch to Beijing

Taiwan's foreign minister strongly condemned news that China had established diplomatic ties with the Dominican Republic.

File image of Joseph Wu Source: AAP

Taiwan said Tuesday it was "deeply upset" after the Dominican Republic, one of its few remaining official allies, established diplomatic relations with China and cut ties with the island.

In response to the switch, Taiwan's foreign minister Joseph Wu announced an immediate "termination of relations" with the Caribbean country, including the end of all assistance and the recall of officials. 

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