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Taiwan's VP Addresses EU Parliament Amid China Tensions

11/13/2025

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Taiwan's Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim spoke to the European Parliament on November 7, becoming the first senior Taiwanese official to address a European legislature.
Her speech emphasized Taiwan's commitment to regional stability and strengthening ties with Europe amid deteriorating EU-China relations.
China criticized the EU for allowing Hsiao to speak, arguing it interfered in its internal affairs.

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Taiwan's Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim spoke to the European Parliament on November 7, becoming the first senior Taiwanese official to address a European legislature.
Her speech emphasized Taiwan's commitment to regional stability and strengthening ties with Europe amid deteriorating EU-China relations.
China criticized the EU for allowing Hsiao to speak, arguing it interfered in its internal affairs.