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Taiwanese diplomatic visit to Italy

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Taiwanese Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim and Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung conducted a confidential visit to Italy to participate in the Ventotene Conference for Freedom and Democracy. The trip was kept secret until Hsiao’s arrival to protect her from potential intimidation or backlash from Beijing. During the forum, Hsiao addressed participants regarding the military and ‘grey-zone pressures’ facing Taiwan, stating that the nation remains committed to a democratic way of life. She drew parallels between the historical significance of Ventotene and Taiwan’s own transition from authoritarianism to democracy. The visit drew varied international responses. While China ~~criticized~~ lodged formal protests, European Parliament Vice President Pina Picierno expressed support, stating the ~~visit, with~~ European Parliament ‘stands firmly on the ~~Ministry~~ side of ~~Foreign Affairs lodging formal protests with Italian~~ freedom and democracy’ and confirmed her intention to visit Taiwan. However, the European ~~Union authorities, maintaining that Taiwan is an inseparable part~~ Commission withdrew from the forum following the announcement of ~~its territory. In response, Italian Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani stated that Italy maintains~~ Hsiao’s attendance, while maintaining its ~~‘one~~ ‘One China’ ~~policy while supporting the maintenance of the status quo in~~ policy. Following the ~~region.~~ 27-hour journey involving plane, car, and ferry travel, Hsiao has since returned to Taiwan.

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