EU Parliament Delegation Meets Taiwan’s President in Taipei
The visit underscored European concern over recent Chinese military exercises around the island.
Overview
- On January 6, European Parliament lawmakers met President Lai Ching‑te in Taipei to discuss regional security.
- Lai urged stronger cooperation with Europe to help maintain stability in the Taiwan Strait.
- He said Taiwan faces pressure from China across military, diplomatic, and economic fronts.
- Lai framed the response as a need for democracies to unite against the expansion of authoritarianism.
- The delegation said it strongly condemns China’s late‑December drills near Taiwan, and the reports noted no immediate reaction from Beijing.