INTERVIEW/Taiwan's top envoy to Australia seeks cooperation on minerals, drones
02/26/2026 11:16 AM
As Australia looks to recalibrate its economic relationship with China, Taipei is hoping to strengthen bilateral ties and partner with Canberra in such areas as critical minerals and drones, said Douglas Hsu (徐佑典), Taiwan's representative to Australia.
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