Taiwan diplomatic warnings regarding China

Taiwanese Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung has issued a series of warnings regarding the impact of Chinese influence on international stability and economic security.

Initially, Lin emphasized that the rules-based international order is under strain due to authoritarian attempts to reshape global norms. He identified the Indo-Pacific as a critical frontline, specifically citing China’s use of “gray-zone” tactics—such as military intimidation, cyber intrusions, and economic coercion—to unilaterally alter existing rules. He noted that the security of the Taiwan Strait is essential for global prosperity and the preservation of democracy.

Expanding this focus to the European Union, Lin warned that European reliance on Chinese suppliers threatens the continent’s economic security and sovereignty. Comparing Europe’s dependence on Chinese manufacturing to its previous vulnerability regarding Russian energy, he cautioned against a “China Shock 2.0” driven by state-subsidized goods like electric vehicles and solar panels. Lin proposed closer industrial cooperation between Taiwan and Europe as a means to protect shared democratic values and the rule of law.