David Lin (2013) cited in "Taiwan declares ties with the Gambia ‘terminated’" on Taipei Times, 19 November 2013
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I can guarantee they (Gambia) had had no contacts with (People's Republic of) China. We have cross-checked with various sources and were sure that the case had nothing to do with (People's Republic of) China. (People's Republic of) China has had no role in the case (Gambia's termination of diplomatic relations with ROC) so far.
— David Lin
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About David Lin
David Lin (林永樂; Lín Yǒnglè; born 1950) is a politician in Taiwan (Republic of China). He was the Minister of Foreign Affairs since 27 September 2012 until 20 May 2016.
About David Lin
David Lin (林永樂; Lín Yǒnglè; born 1950) is a politician in Taiwan (Republic of China). He was the Minister of Foreign Affairs since 27 September 2012 until 20 May 2016.
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