"There are no countries that have diplomatic relations with other countries simply because of democracy and freedom. They are all focused on national interests."

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Legislators of the Republic of China on TaiwanRepresentatives of the Republic of China on TaiwanMinisters of Foreign Affairs (Taiwan)Ministers of Government Information Office (Taiwan)
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Chen Chien-jen (2017) cited in "Ex-foreign minister warns of 'domino effect' after Panama defection" on Focus Taiwan, 13 June 2017.