8.1 Taiwan Terminated Diplomatic Relations with São Tomé and Príncipe

On 21 December 2016, the ROC Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued the following press release on the termination of diplomatic relations with São Tomé and Príncipe.

The Republic of China has terminated diplomatic relations with the Democratic Republic of São Tomé and Príncipe with immediate effect on 21 December 2016, in order to uphold the dignity of the nation. The ROC will close its emba…