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> Newly elected Czech president Petr Pavel's phone call with Taiwanese President Tsai Jing-wen on Monday has caused anger in Beijing as tensions between China and Taiwan simmer over Taipei's continued assertion of its autonomy on the global stage and an ongoing trade spat.

> The Czech daily Deník N reported that Czech diplomacy confirmed that the Chinese ministry had contacted the Czech embassy in Beijing and expressed concern.

> Over the last year, tensions between Taiwan and China have increased as Taiwan has increased its diplomatic presence and relationships with Western countries.

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