Taiwan says it respects Vatican pledge that Beijing deal is 'non-political'

Taiwan's government says it respects the Holy See's reassurances in the past that its agreement with China on bishop appointments "does not touch on diplomatic or political matters," after it was announced that the compromise provisional deal will be extended for the second time.

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