PoliticsChina angered by Taiwan VP's visit to EU democracy forum

Beijing lodged “solemn representations” with Italy and the EU after Taiwan Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim and Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung attended a democracy conference in Italy. The EU is balancing support for Taiwan with relations with China, while visits by Taiwanese officials of this rank are rare.

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