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China says opposes any official ties with Taiwan under any pretext

12 Aug 2020 / 15:49 H.

    BEIJING, Aug 12 (Reuters) - China said on Wednesday it opposed any official ties with Taiwan under any pretext after U.S. Health Secretary Alex Azar's visit to Taiwan.

    Chinese foreign ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian told reporters during a daily briefing that those who play with fire will get burnt.

    (Reporting by Cate Cadell; Editing by Catherine Evans)

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