Vystrčil stated that the goal was to establish economic contacts and contacts in the field of science, research and innovation, but also mentioned its symbolic dimension, which he described as a certain “straightening of the spine”. He came across China’s resentment and threats and her efforts to keep the journey going.
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“We have received a large number of support emails,” he said.
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He said that he was generally satisfied with the visit, mentioning promises from companies and political representation. According to him, the potential for trust and willingness to cooperate is huge.
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“I am looking forward to seeing, for example, a direct connection between Taipei and Prague after the covid epidemic ends,” he added.
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Vystrčil negotiated with the top officials of Taiwan and also devoted himself to economic diplomacy. He received a medal for parliamentary democracy.
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His predecessor, the head of the Senate and initiator of the trip, Jaroslav Kubera, was awarded in memoriam the Order of Favorable Clouds.
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The delegation was in Taiwan for a week, arriving on Saturday morning.
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China, which treats the island as a breakaway province, criticized the Senate chief’s path as a violation of the one-country principle.
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Welcome of Vystrčil’s delegation in Kbely, Prague
