Song Tao, was previously head of the Communist Party’s International Liaison Department. Photo: Getty Images
Song Tao, was previously head of the Communist Party’s International Liaison Department. Photo: Getty Images
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Veteran Chinese diplomat Song Tao named as new head of Taiwan Affairs Office

  • The 67-year-old previously served as foreign vice-minister and head of the Communist Party’s International Liaison Department
  • Cross strait tensions have been on the rise in recent years and the US has been stepping up its support for Taipei

Liu Zhen
Liu Zhen

Updated: 9:41pm, 28 Dec, 2022

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Song Tao, was previously head of the Communist Party’s International Liaison Department. Photo: Getty Images
Song Tao, was previously head of the Communist Party’s International Liaison Department. Photo: Getty Images
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