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Taiwan "deserves to have its own voice and be respected", says vice president after visiting ItalyPhoto by Engel9 on Pexels
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Taiwan "deserves to have its own voice and be respected", says vice president after visiting Italy

RTP Notícias14 September 2026 at 06:10

Taiwan's Vice President, Hsiao Bi-khim, said that Taiwan deserves to have its "own voice" and "be respected" on the international stage. This statement came after her return from a visit to Italy.

Hsiao Bi-khim's visit to Italy provoked strong protests from China, which considers Taiwan part of its territory and opposes any official contact between countries and Taiwanese authorities.

The vice president's statements reflect Taiwan's usual position of seeking greater international recognition, in a context where Beijing tries to diplomatically isolate the island.

Why this matters

This case matters because it shows the ongoing diplomatic tensions between Taiwan and China, with Beijing opposing any international recognition of Taipei. The visit to Italy, an important diplomatic ally of China, generated a formal protest from Beijing. The Taiwanese vice president's position underscores Taipei's efforts to assert its international identity despite Chinese pressure.

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