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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Alisha Rahaman Sarkar

Five French MPs to visit Taiwan in first major European delegation since explosive Pelosi trip

VIA REUTERS

Five French lawmakers will arrive in Taiwan on Wednesday, the first high-level European delegation to land on the island amid heightened tensions with China following US House speaker Nancy Pelosi's visit.

The cross-party delegation will stay on the island nation till 12 September, where they would meet vice president William Lai instead of president Tsai Ing-wen, Taiwan's foreign ministry said on Tuesday.

The delegation would be led by senator Cyril Pellevat, who serves as the vice president of the European Affairs committee.

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