European Parliament Defies Beijing Over Taiwan Relations

The recommendation, directed at the European Council and Commission, marks a sharp pivot toward closer technological and strategic partnership. Parliament members voiced specific alarm over Beijing’s attempts to intimidate international bodies and foreign actors, citing the recent harassment of Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim and the targeting of legislator Puma Shen for his work with the Kuma Academy. By refusing to adopt Beijing’s “one China” principle, the EU body clarified that its own policy remains distinct, specifically opposing any unilateral attempts to force a change in the cross-strait status quo through coercion.

Beyond diplomatic rhetoric, the Parliament is pushing for concrete action. Lawmakers called for a sustained naval presence in the region and joint security exercises to bolster stability. They also challenged Beijing’s misuse of UN Resolution 2758, asserting that the document does not support Chinese sovereignty claims over Taiwan. The assembly urged the European Commission to prioritize negotiations on a bilateral investment agreement, specifically targeting the semiconductor sector and cybersecurity frameworks to secure critical supply chains against future geopolitical disruption.