ReutersBeijing threatened to retaliate against Czech companies with operations in China if a senior Czech lawmaker went ahead with a planned visit to Taiwan, according to a diplomatic letter seen by reporters. “Czech companies whose representatives visit Taiwan with Chairman Kubera will not be welcome in China or with the Chinese people,” the letter said. The Czech president’s spokesman confirmed the office had received the letter, but did not comment on its content. Zeman and Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babis had expressed concern that Kubera’s planned visit would lead China to retaliate against the nation’s business community. Czech senators yesterday elected Czech Senator Milos Vystrcil to succeed Kubera as speaker.

Source: Taipei Times February 19, 2020 15:56 UTC