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Taiwan's vice president on rare Europe visit which China calls 'despicable'

Taiwan's vice president is on a rare Europe visit, prompting China's anger.

By · Published September 13, 2026  11:02 UTC · Updated September 13, 2026  12:33 UTC

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  • Velocity & Diffusion: Coverage exploded across 8 distinct news outlets with 8 published articles, achieving a live velocity of 6.
  • Primary Driver: Taiwan's vice president is on a rare Europe visit, prompting China's anger.
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Taiwan's vice president has made a rare visit to Europe, attending a conference on democracy in Italy. China has lodged diplomatic protests with Italy and the European Union over the visit, as reported by the South China Morning Post and Xinhua.

China's reaction is not surprising, given its long-standing opposition to Taiwan's international engagement. The visit is part of a larger trend of Taiwan seeking to strengthen its ties with Europe and other democratic countries, despite China's efforts to isolate it.

This move is likely to be closely watched by observers, particularly in light of China's increasing assertiveness in the region.

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The obvious questions

What is the significance of Taiwan's vice president's visit to Europe?

The visit is significant because it marks a rare instance of a high-ranking Taiwanese official visiting Europe, and is part of a larger trend of Taiwan seeking to strengthen its ties with Europe and other democratic countries.

Why has China reacted strongly to the visit?

China has reacted strongly to the visit because of its long-standing opposition to Taiwan's international engagement.

What is the current state of relations between Taiwan and China?

The current state of relations between Taiwan and China is one of tension, with China seeking to isolate Taiwan and Taiwan seeking to strengthen its ties with other countries.

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