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Denmark's foreign minister defended democratic values alongside Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen on Monday, drawing criticism from China which considers fiercely democratic, self-ruled Taiwan its "sacred" territory. China has never renounced the use of force to ensure eventual unification with Taiwan, an island it views as a breakaway province. Denmark and all but a handful of countries recognise Beijing over Taipei as part of Beijing's "one China" policy. In recent months, China has also stepped up military activities near Taiwan. Danish Foreign Minister Jeppe Kofod, who said he was preparing a new "value-based" foreign policy and security strategy, denounced as "deplorable"...
