China Allegedly Plots Attack on Taiwan VP in Prague

Czech military intelligence revealed that Chinese diplomats and intelligence officers in Prague allegedly planned a car crash targeting Taiwan’s Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim during her official visit in March 2024, though the scheme did not advance beyond preparatory stages. Chinese agents reportedly surveilled Hsiao’s convoy, with one diplomat running a red light to follow her motorcade, before Czech authorities intervened to ensure her safety. Both Hsiao and Taiwan’s government condemned the incident as a serious violation of international diplomatic protocols and the Vienna Convention. Taiwan’s Mainland Affairs Council called the plot a grave threat and demanded a public apology from Beijing. China’s foreign ministry denied the allegations and accused Prague of interfering in its internal affairs. The incident has intensified tensions between China and the Czech Republic, with Hsiao publicly affirming she would not be intimidated and remains committed to advocating for Taiwan globally.