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Influential US senator, Taiwan supporter, arrives in Taipei

Beijing wants to strengthen coordination with Brazil and work within BRICS

US Senator Roger Wicker, who is chairman of the influential Senate Armed Services Committee and is one of Taiwan's biggest advocates in the US Congress, arrived in Taipei on Monday, Reuters reported, quoted by BTA, citing live television footage.

Wicker was welcomed at Songshan Airport in downtown Taipei by Taiwan's Vice Foreign Minister Chen Ming-chi.

China is ready to strengthen coordination with Brazil and work with BRICS countries to oppose unilateralism and bullying, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said last night during a phone call with Brazilian Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira, reported Reuters.

Wan also said China is willing to strengthen strategic mutual trust and support with Brazil and deepen practical cooperation in various fields, the Chinese ministry said in a statement.