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Taiwan's Deputy Leader Stirs Controversy in EU Address

11/9/2025

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Beijing protested the European Union after Taiwan's Deputy Leader Hsiao Bi-khim spoke at the European Parliament in Brussels, making her the highest-ranking Taiwanese official to address a foreign legislature without diplomatic recognition.
Hsiao spoke at an Inter-Parliamentary Alliance on China (IPAC) meeting, urging cross-strait stability and stronger Europe-Taiwan ties.
She highlighted Taiwan's humanitarian aid contributions and its commitment to global standards despite exclusion from international organizations.

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Beijing protested the European Union after Taiwan's Deputy Leader Hsiao Bi-khim spoke at the European Parliament in Brussels, making her the highest-ranking Taiwanese official to address a foreign legislature without diplomatic recognition.
Hsiao spoke at an Inter-Parliamentary Alliance on China (IPAC) meeting, urging cross-strait stability and stronger Europe-Taiwan ties.
She highlighted Taiwan's humanitarian aid contributions and its commitment to global standards despite exclusion from international organizations.