Estonia’s Taiwan embassy move deepens EU-China tensions amid US alignment
Estonia has established an embassy in Taiwan, mirroring Lithuania's move, in a bid to align with the US and potentially impact EU-China relations. This comes as the European Parliament's Foreign Affairs Committee considers a draft paper to censure China over its support to Russia.
Estonia's decision to open an embassy in Taiwan follows Lithuania's similar action, reflecting a growing alignment with the US in the region. This move could potentially strain relations with China, which views Taiwan as a breakaway province.
Meanwhile, the European Parliament's Foreign Affairs Committee has proposed a new draft position paper on China. The paper recommends condemning China for its aid to Russia, highlighting concerns over Beijing's support for Moscow's actions.
Estonia's embassy in Taiwan signals a strengthening of ties with the US and could influence EU-China relations. The European Parliament's proposed draft paper, if adopted, would mark a significant stance against China's support for Russia.
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