How much Michael Tsai and his 45-strong team of lobbyists will spend this year is a secret, but there is no doubt that such funds would be better deployed helping the island’s people. Photo: Taiwan United Nations Alliance
How much Michael Tsai and his 45-strong team of lobbyists will spend this year is a secret, but there is no doubt that such funds would be better deployed helping the island’s people. Photo: Taiwan United Nations Alliance
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Taiwan should concentrate on economy, not UN membership

Latest bid to join international body is not only doomed to fail but will incur the wrath of Beijing at a time when the economy is already in the doldrums

SCMP Editorial
SCMP Editorial

Updated: 6:03am, 22 Sep, 2016

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How much Michael Tsai and his 45-strong team of lobbyists will spend this year is a secret, but there is no doubt that such funds would be better deployed helping the island’s people. Photo: Taiwan United Nations Alliance
How much Michael Tsai and his 45-strong team of lobbyists will spend this year is a secret, but there is no doubt that such funds would be better deployed helping the island’s people. Photo: Taiwan United Nations Alliance
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