China Pressures Europe to Block Taiwanese Politicians' Entry, Citing 'Red Lines'
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Firstpost•13-01-2026, 08:05
China Pressures Europe to Block Taiwanese Politicians' Entry, Citing 'Red Lines'
- •Chinese officials urged European governments to block Taiwanese politicians' entry in November and December, citing domestic border laws and warning against crossing Beijing's "red lines."
- •The diplomatic approaches, including notes verbales and in-person meetings, followed recent visits by senior Taiwanese figures to Europe.
- •Beijing cited EU laws like the Schengen Borders Code, arguing that allowing Taiwanese officials to enter Europe would harm a country's relations with China.
- •China specifically urged rejection of "so-called diplomatic passports" from Taiwan and prohibition of official contacts, listing visits to Belgium, Czech Republic, Poland, and others as undermining China-EU relations.
- •Taiwan's foreign ministry stated its officials' visits are unrelated to China, condemning Beijing's coercive measures and threats as the real threat to global peace and EU interests.
Why It Matters: China is aggressively pressuring European nations to restrict Taiwanese politicians' entry, escalating diplomatic tensions.
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