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By Melody Chen
STAFF REPORTER
Thursday, May 26, 2005,Page 3
Taiwan’s ambassador to the Vatican Tou Chou-seng (§ùµ®¥Í) assured legislators yesterday that before the Vatican and China resolve their religious differences, Taiwan’s diplomatic ties with the Holy See will remain solid.
Amid speculation that the Holy See, Taiwan’s only diplomatic ally in Europe, is preparing to switch official relations from Taipei to Beijing, Tou presented a report on Taiwan-Vatican ties to the legislature.
Gap in views
The ambassador said the Holy See’s relationship with China was unlikely to undergo major changes in the near future because their views on religious matters are still very different.
Tou used the image of a “green light” signal to describe the current state of Taiwan-Vatican ties, meaning the relationship was stable and safe.
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STAFF REPORTER
Thursday, May 26, 2005,Page 3
Taiwan’s ambassador to the Vatican Tou Chou-seng (§ùµ®¥Í) assured legislators yesterday that before the Vatican and China resolve their religious differences, Taiwan’s diplomatic ties with the Holy See will remain solid.
Amid speculation that the Holy See, Taiwan’s only diplomatic ally in Europe, is preparing to switch official relations from Taipei to Beijing, Tou presented a report on Taiwan-Vatican ties to the legislature.
Gap in views
The ambassador said the Holy See’s relationship with China was unlikely to undergo major changes in the near future because their views on religious matters are still very different.
Tou used the image of a “green light” signal to describe the current state of Taiwan-Vatican ties, meaning the relationship was stable and safe.
Full article
