Taiwanese officials have announced that Foreign Minister Wu * Shaw has set out for a visit to European countries such as Slovakia.
China is strongly opposed to this visit.
According to the Taiwanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Mr. Wu, who departed for a visit to Europe, will make a speech at the forum to be held in Slovakia on the 26th of this month, and will also visit the Czech Republic to meet with the Senate chairman and others. is.
On his departure, Mr. Wu touched on the democratization movement "Velvet Revolution" that took place in Czechoslovakia in 1989, saying, "We are similarly hungry for freedom, human rights and the rule of law. Two partner countries. It's an honor to be able to visit. "
The combination of the strong influence of the former Soviet Union on Slovakia and the Czech Republic and the pressure of China on Taiwan seems to be aimed at promoting solidarity.
Meanwhile, a spokesman for the Executive Yuan, the cabinet, said at a press conference on the 21st of this month that Mr. Wu will also visit Poland, but the detailed schedule has not been disclosed.
However, it is unusual for Taiwan's foreign minister to announce a visit to a country without diplomatic relations in advance, and China, which claims that "Taiwan is part of China," is strongly opposed.
* The show is "Kanehen" and "Ritto"