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Taiwan's VP Calls for Unity Against Authoritarianism in Brussels

11/10/2025

Summary

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Taiwan's Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim became the first Taiwanese leader to address a foreign parliament at the Inter-Parliamentary Alliance on China summit in Brussels.
She emphasized peace in the Taiwan Strait as essential to global stability and urged democracies to unite against authoritarianism.
China condemned the visit, stating it violated the one-China principle and undermined China-EU relations.
Her speech drew a standing ovation from over 50 international lawmakers.

History

Historical Context

In 1971, the UN General Assembly passed Resolution 2758, recognizing the People's Republic of China as the sole representative of China, which led to Taiwan's diplomatic isolation. This historical shift has fueled Taiwan's ongoing struggle for international recognition, as highlighted by Hsiao Bi-khim's recent address at the Brussels summit, emphasizing the significance of democratic solidarity against authoritarianism in shaping global relations.

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Story summary

Taiwan's Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim became the first Taiwanese leader to address a foreign parliament at the Inter-Parliamentary Alliance on China summit in Brussels.
She emphasized peace in the Taiwan Strait as essential to global stability and urged democracies to unite against authoritarianism.
China condemned the visit, stating it violated the one-China principle and undermined China-EU relations.
Her speech drew a standing ovation from over 50 international lawmakers.

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