Tsai Ing-wen Plans Diplomatic Visit to Czech Republic

Former Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen is set to visit the Czech Republic this month for her first overseas trip since leaving office, amid increasing tensions with China. Tsai will deliver a keynote speech at the Forum 2000 in Prague, starting October 13, and is expected to meet with senior Czech and European politicians to strengthen ties between Taiwan and Europe. The Czech Republic, while lacking formal diplomatic ties with Taiwan, has been fostering closer relationships as geopolitical dynamics shift in Eastern and Central Europe. Taiwan's current President Lai Ching-te supports Tsai's outreach, emphasizing the importance of deepening European relations. Tsai's visit is particularly significant given Beijing's military threats and its labeling of her as a 'separatist.' Her trip includes plans to visit two additional European countries and reflects Taiwan's ongoing diplomatic efforts on the international stage.