US EditionCzechs Say China Followed and Planned Intimidation of Taiwan Vice-President
- In March 2024, Taiwan's Vice-President Hsiao Bi-khim visited Prague, where Czech military intelligence revealed plans by Chinese diplomats to intimidate her during the trip.
- The plan stemmed from escalating tensions between the Czech Republic and China, with Czech intelligence exposing an attempt to stage a car crash against Hsiao's convoy, which did not progress beyond preparation.
- Chinese diplomats reportedly followed Hsiao’s motorcade and gathered information on her schedule, leading Czech authorities to summon the Chinese ambassador and condemn these breaches of diplomatic protocol.
- On June 28, 2024, Hsiao expressed gratitude to the Czech authorities for her protection and affirmed that the Chinese Communist Party's illicit actions would not deter her from advocating for Taiwan's interests on the global stage.
- The incident intensified diplomatic strain, with Taiwan's Mainland Affairs Council demanding explanations and China denying wrongdoing while accusing the Czech Republic of interference in its internal affairs.
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The Independent
The Independent (US)Taiwan VP says won’t be intimidated after Czech claims China planned car crash
Beijing denies wrongdoing by its diplomats and accuses Czech Republic of interfering in its internal affairs by allowing Hsiao Bi Khim’s visit
Daily Journal
Taiwan VP says not intimidated after alleged China plot
Taiwan's vice president said she would not be intimidated by Beijing after the government accused Chinese embassy staff of planning to ram her car during an official visit to Europe.
Unlawful CCP activities 'will not intimidate me': Vice President Hsiao - Focus Taiwan
Taipei, June 29 (CNA) Taiwan's Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim (蕭美琴) said Saturday that she will not be intimidated by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), following reports that Chinese agents planned to ram her car during a 2024 visit to the Czech Republic.
Channel News Asia
einnews.comTaiwan vice-president says she will not be intimidated after Czech says China planned physical intimidation
Czech local media reported that a Chinese diplomat had run a red light when following Taiwanese Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim's car and that the Chinese had also planned to stage a demonstrative car crash.
China 'plotted staged car crash' targeting Taiwan VP during Prague visit, Czech intelligence says
Taiwan’s vice-president, Hsiao Bi-khim, says she won’t be intimidated after report citing Czech intelligence revealed an alleged Chinese plot to stage a car crash during her visit to Prague last year.
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