A panel of diplomats from Europe and the Indo-Pacific region discussed the relations between the Europe and Indo-Pacific. Individual rise of some Asian countries and gradual transformation and economic growth of China into a regional and aspiring global power have been defining factors of worldwide dynamics. The Asia region has been of strategic importance for… Continue reading CEEasia Forum 2021: Indo-Pacific relations from a diplomatic perspective
Is Central Europe becoming a main conduit for Taiwan’s diplomacy on the continent? On Tuesday, the EU’s foreign policy chief, Josep Borrell, gave his most extensive speech on Taiwan to date. China’s threats to the self-ruling island “may have a direct impact on European security” because Taipei’s microchips are “indispensable” to Europe’s digital development, he… Continue reading CEIAS CONSIDERS: Taiwan’s Future In Central Europe
The Chinese CCP-backed tabloid Global Times calls Lithuania’s decision to expand its ties with Taiwan a “vicious move”. In July this year, Taiwan and Lithuania announced the decision to open diplomatic missions. Taiwan Foreign Minister Joseph Wu noted that the new representative office will be the country’s first in Europe to include ‘Taiwan’ in its… Continue reading Chinese Media Watch: How “crazy, tiny” Lithuania enraged Beijing
Time for rapprochement in the Taiwan Strait? Taiwan has been considered one of the most successful countries in dealing with COVID-19. However, over the past two months, the island has seen a sudden rise in domestic cases prompting the authorities to heighten restrictions to the third level for the first time since the pandemic has… Continue reading Chinese Media Watch: COVID-19 outbreak in Taiwan
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