Edinburgh city council has decided to halt a proposed friendship agreement with Kaohsiung in Taiwan due to concerns raised by businesses about potential repercussions from the Chinese government. This move reflects the significant pressure, whether real or perceived, exerted by China on even minor interactions with Taiwan.
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