# China angered by Taiwan VP's visit to EU democracy forum

https://mins.news/en/item/54375

- DW, 2026-09-11 10:02 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.dw.com/en/china-angered-by-taiwan-vp-s-visit-to-eu-democracy-forum/a-79226311?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf

> 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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