China not behind Gambia ties cut, Taiwan leader claims

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Taiwanese President Ma Ying-jeou on Friday denied China was behind Gambia's surprise decision to cut diplomatic ties with Taiwan, which left the island with a dwindling number of allies. "There were no signs ... before Gambia's cutting ties (with Taiwan), it is an isolated incident and based on the information from various sources, China did not interfere," Ma told a briefing in Taipei. Ma was responding to a question on concerns in Taiwan on whether China was involved in the diplomatic setback and whether Gambia's move could trigger a "domino effect" among the island's remaining 22 allies.

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