Taiwan has expressed gratitude towards the European Parliament for its recent recommendation rejecting China’s attempts to limit Taiwan’s participation in international organizations. This move reaffirms support for peace across the Taiwan Strait and promotes enhanced cooperation between Taiwan and the European Union.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Taiwan highlighted that the recommendation underscores shared democratic values and existing economic, trade, and technological ties between Taiwan and the EU. It also voices opposition to any unilateral changes to the status quo in the Taiwan Strait through force or coercion.
The European Parliament’s recommendation criticizes China’s alleged pressure tactics aimed at reducing Taiwan’s global engagement and raises concerns regarding the extraterritorial application of Chinese laws. Additionally, it acknowledges Taiwan’s significant role in the global semiconductor industry and high-tech supply chains, urging stronger EU-Taiwan collaboration in sectors like semiconductors, cybersecurity, and economic security.
The document encourages the EU to prepare for discussions on a bilateral investment agreement or another framework to bolster cooperation in critical supply chains. Taiwan’s foreign ministry conveyed appreciation for the European Parliament’s ongoing focus on Taiwan’s international involvement and regional stability.
Taiwan affirmed its commitment to working with the EU and other like-minded partners to enhance technological cooperation, safeguard essential supply chains, and counter foreign information manipulation. This development highlights the increasing significance of Taiwan-EU relations amidst broader geopolitical tensions and global technology and trade network security concerns.