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Messi had allegedly asked “Is Taiwan not China?” as he believed his passport could be used in both countries.
Flavie Chen
Flavie Chen is an Editorial & Partnerships Strategist for Almost and is based in Taipei. Contact this reporter at flavie@almostmag.co.
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Activism
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