Archive · 5 Nov 2025
Former Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen to Visit Germany for Conference
A former leader of Taiwan, Tsai Ing-wen, is going to visit Germany.
She used to be the president and is still an important person.
She will talk at a conference in Berlin.
Taiwan is like a separate place, but China says it's part of China.
Even though China doesn't like it, many countries in Europe are still talking to Taiwan.
Tsai's visit is meant to make Taiwan and Europe even better friends and work together more.
This is part of Taiwan's effort to connect with more countries in Europe.
Former Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen is set to visit Berlin, Germany.
She will speak at the Berlin Freedom Conference on Monday.
The visit aims to deepen cooperation and exchanges between Taiwan and Germany, as well as other European democracies.
Taiwan seeks to increase outreach to Europe amidst diplomatic isolation and China's objections.
China opposes 'Taiwan independence' and considers Taiwan a province.
- Who
- Former Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen
- What
- Visiting Germany to address a conference and deepen cooperation with Europe.
- When
- Departing Saturday, speaking on Monday.
- Where
- Berlin, Germany.
- Why
- To strengthen Taiwan's relations and exchanges with Germany and other like-minded democratic European countries.
Taiwan's Perspective
China's Perspective
Purpose of Visit
Taiwan's Perspective
Former President Tsai Ing-wen's visit aims to deepen cooperation and exchanges between Taiwan and Germany, as well as with like-minded democratic countries in Europe.
China's Perspective
China opposes 'Taiwan independence' and views Taiwan as one of its provinces with no right to state-like interactions.
Diplomatic Relations
Taiwan's Perspective
Taiwan, diplomatically isolated, seeks to increase engagement with European nations, which have allowed visits by senior Taiwan officials despite Beijing's objections.
China's Perspective
China has cut off dialogue mechanisms with Taiwan and dislikes the ruling Democratic Progressive Party, particularly President Lai Ching-te, whom it labels a 'separatist'.
- Former President
- Tsai Ing-wen
- Destination
- Berlin, Germany
- Event
- Berlin Freedom Conference
- Departure Date
- Saturday
- Conference Date
- Monday
- Taiwan's Diplomatic Status in Europe
- Formal diplomatic ties only with the Vatican; other countries allow visits by senior officials despite Beijing's complaints.