Before the vote, Chinese ambassador to the European Union Zhang Ming called on EP President David Maria Sassoli to “leverage” his role. Photo: Handout
‘Leverage your role’: China tried to sway EU-Taiwan vote
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Before the vote, Chinese ambassador to the European Union Zhang Ming called on EP President David Maria Sassoli to “leverage” his role. Photo: Handout
