Former Taiwan leader Tsai Ing-wen is set to embark on a visit to the Czech Republic and potentially other European destinations, a move that has sparked disapproval from China. During her two terms in office, Tsai faced continuous criticism from China due to her steadfast refusal to acknowledge Beijing's demands for Taipei to recognize China's sovereignty over Taiwan.
Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning reiterated China's opposition to any visits by Taiwan independence advocates to countries that have diplomatic ties with China. The spokesperson urged the Czech Republic and other relevant nations to respect China's sovereignty and territorial integrity.
