Czech Senate President: Not Yielding to Chinese Pressure, Taiwan Visit Serves Mutual Interests

According to the Central News Agency, Czech Senate President Miloš Vystrčil is set to visit Taiwan again in early June. Facing potential diplomatic pressure from China, Vystrčil told reporters that the Czech Republic will not yield, asserting that the visit serves the national interests of both sides. He pointed out that since his first visit in 2020, bilateral trade and investment have grown significantly, and high-tech industrial chain cooperation has continued to deepen. Vystrčil will lead a delegation of about 40 people to Taiwan from June 1 to 4. Regarding potential Chinese pressure, he stated that while the situation is unlikely to change much, "we will not yield to pressure." He also refuted claims that the visit harmed Czech businesses, citing data showing significant trade growth, and dismissed claims linking Skoda's sales decline in China to his political actions.