Former Taiwanese Leader Tsai to Visit the Czech Republic, Other European Countries

Published on October 10, 2024

Former Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen is scheduled to visit the Czech Republic and other European countries this weekend, Tsai’s office has announced, drawing the ire of China’s communist regime. Tsai has been invited to attend and speak at the annual Forum 2000 conference, which will be held on Oct. 13–15 in the Czech Republic capital of Prague, her office confirmed on Monday. “I look forward to seeing good friends & speaking at @Forum_2000 in #Czechia, & to sharing the story of #Taiwan’s commitment to democracy with the world,” the former president wrote on X. Ahead of her trip to Europe, Tsai visited incumbent President Lai Ching-te on Monday....

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