Lin Chia-lung Visits Czech Republic for Forum, Stresses Deepening Taiwan-Europe Strategic Partnership

Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung, attending the GLOBSEC forum in Prague on the 21st, shared that Taiwan's economic performance has strengthened after de-risking from the Chinese market, with GDP growth exceeding 8% last year. He emphasized that 'economy is security' and that Taiwan is an indispensable partner for Europe's re-armament and re-industrialization, calling for a deeper strategic partnership to jointly build a secure and prosperous democratic supply chain. Lin pointed out that in the era of AI, Taiwan's semiconductor strength and its status as a trusted supply chain make it a natural partner for Europe. He criticized China's non-market behaviors and its use of economic coercion, highlighting the importance of global supply chain de-risking. He also noted that Taiwanese companies like TSMC and Foxconn are expanding their investments in Europe, demonstrating Taiwan's commitment to participating in Europe's industrial upgrade.