PoliticsBefore the US-China summit, Hsiao Bi-khim’s ‘niche’ diplomacy in Europe
Taiwan Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim visited Italy’s Ventotene island at the invitation of a European Parliament vice president and its Italian office to attend a freedom and democracy forum. By engaging the European Parliament rather than Italy’s government or the European Commission, Taipei sought diplomatic space, while Beijing condemned the move.
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BBC Chinese★★★☆☆2026-09-17 00:17Original
Before the US-China summit, Hsiao Bi-khim’s ‘niche’ diplomacy in Europe
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