Archive · 29 Jun 2025
China 'Plotted Car Crash' Targeting Taiwan VP in Prague, Czechs Say
China allegedly plotted to scare Taiwan's Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim while she was visiting the Czech Republic.
Chinese officials reportedly planned a car crash.
Czech intelligence found out about it.
Taiwan is angry and wants China to apologize.
China denies this, and says Taiwan shouldn't visit countries.
Czech intelligence reported Chinese officials planned to stage a car crash targeting Taiwan's Vice-President Hsiao Bi-khim during her March 2024 visit.
The plan involved Chinese diplomats and intelligence officers, according to Czech officials.
Hsiao stated she will not be intimidated by the alleged plot.
Taiwan condemned the actions, demanding China explain and apologize.
China denied wrongdoing and criticized the Czech Republic for allowing Hsiao's visit.
- Who
- Chinese diplomats and intelligence officers, Taiwan's Vice-President Hsiao Bi-khim, and Czech intelligence.
- What
- China allegedly planned a car collision targeting Taiwan's Vice-President Hsiao Bi-khim.
- When
- March 2024
- Where
- Prague, Czech Republic
- Why
- The exact motive remains unclear, but likely aimed to intimidate Hsiao and signal China's opposition to her foreign engagements.
Taiwan/Czech Republic
China
Alleged Car Crash Plot
Taiwan/Czech Republic
The plot was a serious threat to Hsiao Bi-khim's safety, demanding a public apology from China.
China
China denies any involvement in the alleged plot.
Taiwan's International Status
Taiwan/Czech Republic
Czech Republic has growing ties with Taiwan.
China
China views Taiwan as an internal affair.
- Target
- Hsiao Bi-khim, Taiwan's Vice President
- Location
- Prague, Czech Republic
- Involved Parties
- Chinese diplomats, Czech Intelligence, Taiwan government
- Incident Type
- Alleged Staged Car Collision
- Date of Visit
- March 2024
- Chinese Response
- Denial of wrongdoing and criticism of Taiwan and the Czech Republic.
Sources
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