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Former Malaysian PM accuses US of trying to provoke war in Taiwan

FORMER Malaysian prime minister Mahathir Mohamad accused the United States today of trying to provoke a war in Taiwan.

In an interview with Associated Press, the two-time leader known for his Western criticisms, warned that the US was antagonising China through the recent official visits to Taiwan, including of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi.

The 97-year-old said: “China has allowed Taiwan to remain by itself. No problem.

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