South Africa downgrades Taiwan’s representative office, deepens Beijing ties

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South Africa downgrades Taiwan’s representative office, deepens Beijing ties

South Africa’s decision to remove Taiwan’s diplomatic status and move its office from Pretoria to Johannesburg is viewed as a nod to Beijing.