Vystrcil arrived in Taipei on Sunday on a visit to promote business links with Taiwan, saying the Czech Republic would not bow to Beijing's objections. Speaking while in Germany, Chinese State Councillor Wang Yi said there would be retribution. Speaking in Taipei, Taiwan Economics Minister Wang Mei-hua brushed off the criticism, though declined direct comment on China's attack on Vystrcil. "The Czech Republic and Taiwan are free and democratic countries which put great store on human rights. Vystrcil is due to meet Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen later in his trip and will address Taiwan's parliament before leaving on Friday.

Source: bd News24 August 31, 2020 03:45 UTC