https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/taiwan-s-vice-president-on-rare-europe-visit-which-china-calls-despicableContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/taiwan-s-vice-president-on-rare-europe-visit-which-china-calls-despicablehttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/taiwan-s-vice-president-on-rare-europe-visit-which-china-calls-despicable#u66082Sat, 12 Sep 2026 09:50:43 +0000Taiwan's vice president is undertaking a rare visit to Europe to attend a conference on democracy, defying Beijing's efforts to isolate the island diplomatically. The trip has sparked an immediate diplomatic backlash from Beijing, which lodged solemn representations and serious protests with Italy and the European Union over the activities of the Taiwanese official. China condemned the visit in strong terms, labeling the diplomatic engagement despicable. The journey highlights the ongoing geopolitical tensions surrounding Taiwan's international representation and its diplomatic