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Has Taiwan isolated itself due to its demands for independence?

Taiwan has its own elected government, its own flag and its own military. Yet only 18 nations recognise it as a country. And that number keeps falling. Last month Burkina Faso became the latest to sever diplomatic ties, the second in less than a month. Guests: Melisa Newcomb Research manager Global Taiwan Institute in Washington Victor Gao Political analyst who specialises in Chinese affairs

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