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The attendance of both the former bishop of Hong Kong and an adviser to Taiwan's leader at this week's funeral for Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI highlights the Vatican's uneasy relationship with communist-ruled China.
The Chinese government, which does not have formal diplomatic ties with the Vatican, has not commented on Benedict's death and did not appear to be sending anyone to Thursday's service.
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