Published: November 16th, 2021,
Last updated: November 16th, 2021
An MEP tells us the details of a memorable meeting. Charlie Weimers was one of the parliamentarians who met Taiwan’s Foreign Minister Joseph Wu at the end of October. A taboo breach for Beijing – but for Weimers, it is just the beginning. Now that China is ramping up its threats against the island, Europe must show its colors. The EU needs to stress that action against Taiwan has serious consequences, Weimers said. The room for maneuver is greater than ever: Since trust in China has been shaken anyway, there are fewer concerns about angering Beijing.