Taiwan's Wu * The Czech Senate Chairman, who is scheduled to meet during his visit to Europe, said in an interview with NHK, "It is our duty to support Taiwan and Taiwan's democracy." He emphasized the idea of strengthening the relationship.
According to the Taiwanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Mr. Wu * Shaw will make a speech at a forum in Slovakia on the 26th, and will visit the Czech Republic to meet with Senator Bistorchil, who is second only to the president.
Prior to this, Senator Bistorchil told NHK on the 25th that he was living a life with limited freedom under the communist regime, which was once strongly influenced by the former Soviet Union. It is our duty to support Taiwan and Taiwan's democracy, "he emphasized the idea of strengthening relations.
Regarding China's strong opposition to Mr. Wu's visit, he said, "I'm very sorry if there are people who don't like it, but I'm sure it's not a violation of anything." He acknowledged that he is acting as a country of respect.
Last year, Senator Bistorchil led a delegation of about 90 members, including lawmakers and business people, to Taiwan, where he met with President Tsai Ing-wen and addressed the parliament.
* The show is "Kanehen" and "Ritto"