EU Parliament calls for tougher China policy on trade, Russia and security
The EU Parliament calls for economic reciprocity and stronger de-risking from China, while maintaining dialogue on global challenges. MEPs urge…
Xi in Washington: Pageantry, process – and two different versions of a summit
Xi Jinping's state visit produced eight "deliverables" – yet most are dialogues, intentions or restated positions. Trade gets a modest…
Xi invokes “Thucydides Trap” as Beijing and Washington seek strategic reset
Chinese President Xi Jinping used the concept of the “Thucydides Trap” during talks with U.S. President Donald Trump in Beijing,…
How Xi prepares for high-stakes Beijing summit amid global tensions – state media
Chinese state media has portrayed the upcoming Trump–Xi summit in Beijing as a pivotal test for stabilising the world’s most…
Readouts of Chinese President Xi’s calls with President Trump and President Putin
On 4 February 2026, Chinese President Xi Jinping held separate high-level exchanges with Russian President Vladimir Putin and U.S. President…
MEPs visited Taipei to strengthen EU-Taiwan cooperation against hybrid threats
MEPs travelled to Taipei this week to gain firsthand insight into Taiwan’s “whole-of-society” approach to countering hybrid threats, foreign interference…
MEPs: China is trying to distort history and international law in Taiwan
The European Parliament condemns China's continued military provocations against Taiwan and firmly rejects any unilateral change to the status-quo in…
Eurostat reports a decrease in import and export of bicycles in 2023
In 2023, the EU exported €1.03 billion worth of bicycles (both electric and non-electric), marking a 10% decrease compared with…
Taiwan: Inaugural Address of ROC 16th-term President Lai Ching-te
At his inauguration, Taiwanese President Lai delivered his address titled “Building a democratic, peaceful, and prosperous new Taiwan.”
Diplomatic rotation: EU HR Borrell nominated new Heads of EU Delegations
Josep Borrell, High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy/Vice-President of the European Commission, nominated 44 Heads of…
U.S. and EU statements on the election results in Taiwan
The United States congratulates Dr. Lai Ching-te on his victory in Taiwan’s presidential election. We also congratulate the Taiwan people…
U.S. – Background press call by a Senior Administration Official on Taiwan elections
So, on January 13th, Taiwan will hold presidential and legislative elections following a transition period. The Taiwan president-elect will be…
Meeting recap: U.S. National Security Advisor with Chinese Communist Party representative
Principal Deputy National Security Advisor Jon Finer met today with People’s Republic of China Minister of the International Liaison Department…
Trade Committee urges EU Commission to do more for EU-Taiwan trade relations
MEPs also call for the Commission and the European External Action Service (EEAS) to “swiftly begin working on a resilient…
EU Parliament trade delegation in Taiwan next week
Brussels, 16 December 2022 A delegation of the International Trade Committee visits Taiwan between 19...
French Foreign Minister Colonna in Germany for Berlin Process summit
Paris, 3 November 2022 Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Catherine Colonna will travel to...
Financial markets: EU Commission adopts equivalence decisions for Taiwan and Colombia
Brussels, 28 September 2022 The European Commission has today adopted two decisions determining that the...
NATO Secretary General meets Chinese Foreign Minister in New York
Brussels, 22 September 2022 NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg on Thursday (23 September 2022) discussed...
Taiwan: MEPs urge EU countries to build closer ties
Strasbourg, 15 September 2022 Parliament strongly condemns the recent Chinese aggressive military exercises in the...
Taiwan: EP Remarks by EU High Representative Borrell on recent tensions
Strasbourg, 13.09.2022 Check against delivery! We had an exchange on Taiwan last October. Almost one year...
Briefing by Press Secretary Jean-Pierre and NSC Coordinator for Strategic Communications Kirby
August 04, 2022 • Press Briefings James S. Brady Press Briefing Room 3:20 P.M. EDT...
China’s Foreign Ministry sees U.S. visit to Taiwan as “violation of China’s sovereignty”
2022-08-03 08:50 In disregard of China’s solemn representations, U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi brazenly went...
G7 Foreign Ministers: Preserving peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait
03.08.2022 We, the G7 Foreign Ministers of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom,...
EU Parliament delegation ends visit to Taiwan
The delegation of the European Parliament to Taipei on Friday concluded its visit aimed to...
European Parliament delegation starts talks in Taiwan
A group of MEPs working on foreign interference in the democratic processes of the EU,...
EU-Taiwan relations: MEPs push for stronger partnership
Taiwan a key EU partner and democratic ally Bilateral Investment Agreement a central feature of...
Executive Vice-President Vestager: Speech on EU-Taiwan political relations and cooperation
Strasbourg, 19/10/2021 – 19:35 Speech on behalf of High Representative/Vice-President Josep Borrell at the EP...
EU-Taiwan relations: MEPs push for stronger partnership
Foreign Affairs Committee MEPs urge the EU to pursue closer relations with Taiwan, while issuing...
ECR: EU to strengthen its relations with Taiwan
ECR Rapporteur Charlie Weimers is delighted that the first-ever European Parliament report on EU-Taiwan relations...
China’s attempt to forcefully unify itself with Taiwan and preparation for a possible conflict – EU Commission answer
E-003358/2021 Answer given by High Representative/Vice-President Borrell on behalf of the European Commission (17.8.2021) The...
Results of the 4th EU-Taiwan Human Rights Consultation
The fourth European Union (EU) – Taiwan Human Rights Consultation took place on 15th July 2021...
EP DRAFT REPORT on a European Parliament recommendation to the EU High Representative on EU-Taiwan political relations and cooperation
DRAFT REPORT on a European Parliament recommendation to the Vice-President of the Commission / High...