Published: November 22nd, 2021,
Last updated: November 22nd, 2021
an MEP explains the background to a memorable meeting. Charlie Weimers was one of the parliamentarians who met Taiwan’s Foreign Minister Joseph Wu at the end of October. From Beijing’s point of view, a breach of taboo – but for Weimers, just the beginning. Now that China is ramping up its threats against the island, Europe must show its colours. The EU must emphasize that action against Taiwan has serious consequences, Weimers said. The room for manoeuvre is greater than ever: since trust in China has been shaken anyway, there is less concern about angering Beijing.