Taiwan Warns Europe on China Dependence; US Opposes 'Coercion'

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Taiwan's foreign minister warned the European Union that dependence on Chinese suppliers poses a risk to the bloc's freedom, speaking in Poland ahead of a Brussels summit where trade with Beijing will be high on the agenda. Separately, the US said it opposes Chinese "coercion" after Beijing sanctioned ministers from Belize and Paraguay, and Taiwan's deputy foreign minister accused China of extending "transnational repression" to Taiwan's allies.

Why it matters：The exchanges show how Taiwan and China are competing for European and Latin American alignment amid rising trade tensions.

Key points

  • Taiwan's foreign minister spoke in Poland ahead of an EU summit on trade with China.
  • The US criticized China after it sanctioned Belize and Paraguay ministers.
  • Taiwan accused China of transnational repression against its allies.

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