As tensions over Taiwan grow between China and Lithuania, Slovakia adds fuel to the fire by having sent to the island its highest-rank economic delegation ever. Should Slovakia expect similar retaliation measures as Lithuania? What did the Chinese media write about the visit? On 5 December 2021, a Slovak delegation consisting of 43 members, including… Continue reading Chinese Media Watch: By visiting Taiwan, Slovakia is taking the Lithuanian road
Taiwanese foreign minister Joseph Wu visited Slovakia and the Czech Republic in October 2021 to strengthen friendship among like-minded democratic countries. Along with Joseph Wu’s visit, an economic delegation of 66 members led by Taiwan’s National Development Council visited Slovakia, the Czech Republic, and Lithuania to boost economic and trade cooperation. Despite the unofficial character… Continue reading Chinese Media Watch: Joseph Wu’s visit to Europe advocates secessionist ideas
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
Chinese media see the U.S. pressure and alleged ‘flaws’ of the democratic system as the driving forces behind Czech Senate President Vystrčil’s visit to Taiwan. Czech Senate President Vystrčil’s delegation to Taiwan was so far the highest-ranking official visit ever from the Czech Republic to the self-governing island in the Asia Pacific. The 89-member delegation… Continue reading Chinese Media Watch: Paying the heavy price? Vystrčil’s visit to Taiwan in mainland Chinese media
