MOFA affirms EU acknowledgement of Chinese dangers
The Taiwan Ministry of Foreign Affairs has welcomed a new EU report that identifies China's aggressive behavior as a critical long-term strategic threat to global security. The report highlights how China's actions in the Indo-Pacific and its support for Russia are reshaping the global order.
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This signals a deepening alignment between European and Taiwanese security interests, potentially leading to more coordinated international pressure on Beijing.
Add TT as Preferred Source The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) yesterday “welcomed and affirmed” the EU’s acknowledgement of the dangers posed by China’s bid to reshape the global order.
The comments came after the Council of the EU, meeting in its Foreign Affairs configuration, on Monday approved a new strategic environment report.
The EU Foreign Affairs Council in a report entitled “Common Understanding — The Threats and Challenges We Face” said that Beijing’s aggressive stance in the Indo-Pacific region represents a “critical long-term strategic challenge” to Europe’s security.
“There is a marked shift from rules to power dynamics, and an acceleration away from international cooperation on new technologies, climate change and trade,” the report said. “Increased maritime, cyber and hybrid threats all amplify challenges to European security.”
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