Taiwan, China Foreign Ministers in Europe at the Same Time

Taiwan and China, who see each other as rivals, have their foreign ministers in Europe at the same time.

Taiwan's foreign minister, Lin Chia-lung, is in Prague to promote Taiwanese culture.

China's foreign minister, Wang Yi, will visit Austria, Slovenia, and Poland.

This is unusual because China tries to stop other countries from recognizing Taiwan.

The Czech Republic is getting closer to Taiwan, seeing China as a threat like Russia.

China is also upset about an exhibition in Prague featuring Chinese artifacts from Taiwan.

China accuses Taiwan of using cultural items to push for independence, while Taiwan accuses China of damaging cultural artifacts.