In a major blow to Beijing’s diplomacy in Europe, Latvia and Estonia quit China’s 16+1 initiative in August 2022. Taiwan can use this development to elevate its diplomatic credentials and dependability in Europe. Last year, when Lithuania left China’s 17+1 Initiative, originally a diplomatic forum established in 2012 for 16 countries across the Central and… Continue reading Two birds, one stone: Taipei’s way to supplant Beijing’s failing diplomacy and bolster Taiwan’s repute in Europe
Despite the upcoming local elections in Taiwan and an overall upward trajectory in Taiwan-CEE relations, subnational diplomacy remains an underutilized tool in fostering closer economic and people-to-people ties between both sides. While cities around the world are increasingly becoming key actors in global affairs, the development of new subnational partnerships could constitute an important dimension… Continue reading Subnational diplomacy: An underutilized instrument in Taiwan-CEE ties
The recent worsening of cross-strait relations between Taiwan and China has affected not only the region’s fragile peace but also European stability. Growing concerns regarding Beijing’s recent declarations on the status of the Strait and the issue of reunification have coalesced with increasing pressure and military presence. The PLA’s repeated incursions across the median line… Continue reading Taiwan Strait Crisis: Implications for Europe
New interest in developing relations with Taiwan has opened non-commercial areas to improve cooperation. Extraditions and legal cooperation in criminal matters have emerged as a new frontier for Taiwan-Europe relations. For a more robust relationship, Taiwan and Europe should strive to include the civil and commercial dimensions in their negotiations on legal cooperation. In the… Continue reading Extraditions and legal cooperation: next frontier of Taiwan’s outreach to Europe?
Post-war rebuilding will be an immense task while the economic and social damage in Ukraine in the wake of Russia’s invasion is unprecedented in Europe since WWII. It will require significant planning, international cooperation, and investment—very likely in the hundreds of billions of euros. Politicians and experts from Ukraine and around the world have already… Continue reading Ukraine’s post-war recovery: opportunity for collaboration with Taiwan?
