Czech Military Intelligence Reports China Planned Physical Intimidation of Taiwan Vice-President

Taiwan's Vice-President Hsiao Bi-khim stated she will not be intimidated by China after Czech military intelligence revealed that Chinese diplomats and secret service followed her and planned physical intimidation during her visit to Prague in March 2024. The Czech authorities confirmed that the Chinese actions violated diplomatic rules and included attempts to stage a demonstrative car crash, although no attack occurred. Hsiao expressed gratitude to the Czech authorities for their protection and thanked global parliamentarians for solidarity against violence and coercion. China denied any wrongdoing, accusing the Czech Republic of violating the one-China principle by allowing Hsiao's visit and urged parties not to be manipulated by Taiwan independence forces. Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun emphasized that Chinese diplomats always observe host country laws and warned that Taiwan's independence efforts will ultimately fail. The Czech Foreign Ministry summoned the Chinese ambassador over the incident, while Taiwan's Mainland Affairs Council condemned China's behavior and demanded cessation of such actions.