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Taiwan detains Communist Party leader over alleged Chinese sponsorship in election
GlobeAlert Desk · curated from thehindu.com · India · East Asia
Taiwan has detained a Communist Party leader on allegations of receiving Chinese sponsorship for an election. This signifies a serious measure against suspected foreign interference in Taiwan's democratic processes.
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