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Taiwan’s VP Hsiao addresses EU Parliament, urging stronger ties amid China’s threats, drawing applause and condemnation.
Taiwan’s Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim made a historic visit to Belgium, becoming the highest-ranking Taiwanese official to speak at the European Parliament during the Inter-Parliamentary Alliance on China’s summit in Brussels on November 7, 2025.
She urged the EU to strengthen security and trade ties with Taiwan, emphasizing shared democratic values, the importance of peace in the Taiwan Strait for global stability, and growing threats from China, including cyberattacks and sabotage of undersea cables.
Her rare appearance, conducted under tight security due to prior threats from Chinese agents, drew a standing ovation and highlighted increasing international attention to Taiwan’s role in global supply chains and democratic resilience.
China condemned the visit as a violation of the one-China principle and a threat to Sino-European relations, while EU lawmakers expressed support for deeper cooperation with Taiwan despite maintaining formal diplomatic neutrality.
El vicepresidente de Taiwán, Hsiao, se dirige al Parlamento de la UE, instando a lazos más fuertes en medio de las amenazas de China, provocando aplausos y condena.