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Taiwan's Vice President says island will stand firm in face of China threats

Taiwanese Vice President William Lai waves to the media as he departs for Paraguay in Taoyuan, Taiwan on Aug 12, 2023. [AP Photo]

Taiwan Vice President William Lai says the self-ruled island will not be intimidated by threats from mainland China.

Lai made the comments at a luncheon Sunday in New York City, a day after arriving on a stopover on his way to Paraguay to attend the inauguration of the South American country's new president.

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