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Commission backs out of conference after Taiwanese participation

EU pulls out of Italian democracy summit after Taiwan VP Hsiao’s attendance sparks Beijing anger.

By · Published September 14, 2026 at 10:42 UTC · Updated September 14, 2026 at 12:24 UTC

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Source diversity sample: Taiwan Today · Focus Taiwan · DW.com · euractiv.com.

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  • Primary Driver: EU pulls out of Italian democracy summit after Taiwan VP Hsiao’s attendance sparks Beijing anger.
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The European Commission announced it would no longer take part in the Italian freedom and democracy conference after Taiwan’s vice‑president, Hsiao, attended the event. The decision follows Hsiao’s presence at the forum, which was highlighted in a Taiwanese media report.

The move marks an abrupt shift in the EU’s diplomatic posture, contrasting with the earlier invitation extended to the Taiwanese delegation. DW.com reports that Beijing expressed anger over the Taiwanese vice‑president’s appearance, while euractiv.com notes the commission’s pullback as a direct response.

Focus Taiwan published an interview in which a European Parliament vice president called Hsiao a role model for women. Details of the commission’s internal deliberations remain unspecified, and it is unclear how the withdrawal will shape future EU‑Taiwan dialogue.

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Why did the European Commission withdraw from the conference?

The commission backed out after Taiwan’s vice‑president Hsiao participated in the event.

Which Taiwanese official attended the Italian freedom and democracy conference?

Vice‑president Hsiao attended, as reported by Taiwan Today.

How did China react to the Taiwanese vice‑president’s presence?

China expressed anger, according to DW.com.

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