Former Taiwan Leader Tsai Ing-wen's European Tour Draws China's Criticism

Tsai's planned visits to the Czech Republic and other European countries have sparked opposition from China, which demands recognition of its sovereignty over Taiwan.

• Tsai Ing-wen, former leader of Taiwan, plans to visit the Czech Republic and potentially France and Belgium, starting this Saturday.
• China has expressed strong opposition to Tsai's visit, reiterating its stance against Taiwan independence and urging respect for its territorial integrity.
• Tsai's visit aims to promote Taiwan's pragmatic diplomacy and strengthen unofficial ties with European nations.
• Taiwan's only formal diplomatic ally in Europe is Vatican City, but it maintains robust unofficial relations with major European countries.
• Ahead of her trip, Tsai met with her successor, President William Lai, to discuss maintaining Taiwan's participation in international institutions.

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