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Taiwan's representative at Pope Francis' funeral expressed hope that President Lai Ching-te could attend the inauguration of the new pontiff, and reportedly met Japan's foreign minister, easing Taiwan's diplomatic isolation. The Vatican maintains formal ties with Taiwan, but China did not announce a delegation to the funeral. Taiwan's envoy also met with former U.S.

Courtesy: theprint.in

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