Archive · 9 Nov 2025
Taiwan VP States Island Isn't Alone After Europe Trip Amidst China's Opposition
Taiwan's Vice President, Hsiao Bi-khim, went on a special trip to Europe.
Even though it's hard for Taiwan to interact with other countries because of a bigger neighbor, China, Hsiao felt good about the trip.
She said Taiwan is not alone and is getting more friends around the world.
She attended a meeting with many countries in Europe to talk about China.
She believes Taiwan deserves to be part of the global community.
While China doesn't like Taiwan talking to other countries, Taiwan wants to show everyone it is strong and determined.
Taiwan's Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim stated that Taiwan has increasing international support following her trip to Europe.
Hsiao emphasized that Taiwan has never backed down and deserves a chance to participate in the international community.
The Vice President spoke at the Inter-Parliamentary Alliance on China's annual summit in Brussels.
Her visit to Europe is considered significant given the potential for backlash from Beijing.
Hsiao asserted that Taiwan has more friends globally and will continue to demonstrate its resolve.
- Who
- Taiwan Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim
- What
- Stated Taiwan has growing international support following a trip to Europe, asserting that the island is not alone and has more friends globally.
- When
- Sunday
- Where
- Brussels (summit), Taipei (return)
- Why
- To strengthen Taiwan's international presence and demonstrate its resolve, despite the risk of backlash from Beijing.
Taiwan's Perspective
China's Perspective
Taiwan's International Engagement
Taiwan's Perspective
Taiwan should have the opportunity to participate in the international community and is gaining more international support.
China's Perspective
Taiwan is an internal affair of China, and its engagement with other nations is considered interference and damages political trust.
- Vice President Name
- Hsiao Bi-khim
- Event Attended
- Inter-Parliamentary Alliance on China's annual summit
- Location of Summit
- European Parliament in Brussels