Taiwan vice president makes rare Europe visit for conference on democracy
Summary
Taiwanese Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim is visiting Europe to attend a democracy conference in Italy. Her visit is rare because officials of her rank usually avoid such trips due to pressure from China, which claims Taiwan as part of its territory.Key Facts
- Hsiao Bi-khim is attending the Ventotene Conference for Freedom and Democracy in Italy.
- She is traveling with Taiwan’s Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung.
- Taiwan has no formal diplomatic relations with Italy or most European countries.
- The European Parliament’s vice president said Hsiao’s visit was kept secret to protect her from pressure or intimidation.
- The conference focuses on defending democracy and freedom.
- China claims Taiwan as one of its provinces, but Taiwan is self-governed and denies this claim.
- Oleksandra Matviichuk, a Nobel Peace Prize winner from Ukraine, will also participate in the conference.
- Hsiao previously spoke at a European summit focused on China last November.
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