US EditionCzechs Say China Followed, Planned Intimidation of Taiwan Vice-President
- Chinese agents monitored Taiwan Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim and devised a plan to stage a car accident targeting her while she was in Prague in March 2024.
- This incident took place while Hsiao was traveling abroad for the first time following her and Lai Ching-te's election win but prior to their official inauguration.
- Czech Military Intelligence reported the plan as unprecedented in Europe, noting Chinese diplomats violated the Vienna Convention by following and attempting to intimidate Hsiao.
- Agency director Petr Bartovský stated that the plan did not progress beyond preliminary stages, and noted that a Chinese diplomat disregarded a traffic signal in order to keep track of the Taiwanese delegation.
- Taiwan condemned China's actions as unlawful and risky, while Czech authorities expressed serious concern and provided strong protection during Hsiao's visit.
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Chinese diplomats and members of the secret service intimidated Taiwan Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim and planned an attack on her during a visit to the Czech Republic last year, according to the Czech military intelligence service. According to Czech media, Hsiao was followed in Prague by a Chinese diplomat. He drove through a red light to follow Hsiao's car and allegedly wanted to cause a car accident. The plan was not carried out. The Czech mil…
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