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1. São Tomé and Príncipe breaks relations with the island country of Taiwan.
   2024-04-15 00:41:53 (First version)
2. São Tomé and Príncipe breaks relations with the island country of Taiwan. [https:--www.bbc.co.uk-news-world-asia-38388181 (BBC)]One-China policy
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