News Snapshot:
US invites Taiwan to Summit for Democracy, angering China as diplomatic strain continues The US government has invited Taiwan to an international summit next month, angering Chinese officials. Key points: - More than 100 nations including Australia have been invited to the Summit for Democracy - China says it is "firmly opposed" to Taiwan's invitation, claiming the island as part of its territory - The summit will be hosted by the US on December 9 and 10 Taiwan's invite to the Summit for Democracy was announced on Tuesday when the list of invitees was published by the US State Department....
