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Taiwan VP Hsiao urges global support as Chinese hybrid threats rise - Focus Taiwan
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‘We will not let the CCP define who we are,’ VP Hsiao says: Bringing Taiwan to the World and the World to Taiwan
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VP Hsiao highlights Taiwan-U.S. AI collaboration - Focus Taiwan: Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim (蕭美琴) highlighted cooperation between Taiwan and the United States ...
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Taiwan more than just a 'victim' of Chinese coercion: Hsiao - Focus Taiwan: Taiwan is "not just a victim" of Chinese intimidation and coercion ...
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Taiwan more than just a 'victim' of Chinese coercion: Hsiao - Focus Taiwan
VP Hsiao, EU envoy join 'sustainability' mountain hike in New Taipei - Focus Taiwan
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IPAC co-founder rejects claims about VP Hsiao's speech in Europe - Focus Taiwan: Luke de Pulford, co-founder of the Inter-Parliamentary Alliance on China (IPAC) ...
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Two men probed over false claims on Hsiao’s IPAC speech: Bringing Taiwan to the World and the World to Taiwan
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Two men probed over false claims on Hsiao’s IPAC speech
Key FactsInvestigation into False Claims on Hsiao’s IPAC Speech
Nov 13, 2025 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: taipeitimes.com
  • The Criminal Investigation Bureau initiated proceedings against two men for spreading inaccurate information about funding Hsiao Bi-khim’s speech in Brussels.

  • A 53-year-old man created a meme falsely claiming Hsiao rented the venue and sponsored the IPAC meeting with public money.

  • A 41-year-old man shared the meme on social media, incorrectly stating Taiwan donated 8 billion euros for the speech.

  • The investigation considers violations under the Social Order Maintenance Act, which allows penalties of up to three days’ detention or a fine of NT$30,000.
  • The claim was 'fake news' and 'completely fabricated.'
    — Luke de Pulford, founder and executive director of IPAC, commented on the false claims regarding Hsiao Bi-khim.
Taiwan VP Hsiao Bi-khim makes historic address at 2025 IPAC summit - Focus Taiwan
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Taiwanese deserve opportunity to participate in global affairs: VP Hsiao - Focus Taiwan
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Taiwan strives to prevent war amid threats: Hsiao: Bringing Taiwan to the World and the World to Taiwan
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Taiwan strives to prevent war amid threats: Hsiao
Hsiao Bi-khim interviewed on German state television : Bringing Taiwan to the World and the World to Taiwan
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Hsiao Bi-khim interviewed on German state television
Hsiao oversees delivery of 1000-tonne new Hualien patrol cutter: Bringing Taiwan to the World and the World to Taiwan
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Hsiao oversees delivery of 1000-tonne new Hualien patrol cutter
China Car Crash Plan Targeting Hsiao Bi-khim Shocks Taiwan: Reports of an attempt to cause a car crash targeting the current vice president meshed with political ...
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China Car Crash Plan Targeting Hsiao Bi-khim Shocks Taiwan
Taiwan vice-president says she will not be intimidated after Czech says China planned physical intimidation
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Key FactsChina’s Intimidation Tactics Target Taiwan’s Vice-President
Jun 29, 2025 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: channelnewsasia.com
  • Taiwan’s Vice-President Hsiao Bi-khim was monitored and subjected to intimidation attempts by Chinese diplomats and intelligence agents in Prague.

  • Czech military intelligence revealed a planned staged car crash aimed at intimidating Hsiao, which was not executed beyond preparation.

  • China denied wrongdoing and accused the Czech Republic of interfering in its internal affairs by permitting the visit.

  • Taiwan condemned the actions strongly, demanding explanations and apologies while global observers labeled the incident as transnational repression.
  • The CCP's unlawful activities will NOT intimidate me from voicing Taiwan's interests in the international community.
    — Hsiao Bi-khim, Taiwan's Vice-President, stated this in response to intimidation tactics employed by Chinese diplomats during her visit to Prague.
China ‘planned car collision’ during Taiwan vice-president’s visit to Prague: Czech intelligence revealed Chinese diplomats allegedly planned staged incident ...
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China ‘planned car collision’ during Taiwan vice-president’s visit to ...
Unlawful CCP activities do not ‘intimidate me’: Vice President Hsiao - Taipei Times
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Unlawful CCP activities do not ‘intimidate me’: Vice President Hsiao - ...
Key FactsHsiao Defies CCP Threats After Foiled Attack Plot
Jun 30, 2025 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: taipeitimes.com
  • Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim remained undeterred by reports that Chinese agents intended to ram her car in Prague.

  • Czech intelligence confirmed surveillance of Chinese operatives targeting protected individuals during her 2024 visit.

  • US Democrats called the incident a clear escalation and pushed for a bill aiding Taiwan and its partners facing CCP pressure.

  • Hsiao, sworn in May 2024, is labeled a separatist by Beijing and listed among officials targeted for punishment.
  • The CCP's unlawful activities will NOT intimidate me from voicing Taiwan's interests in the international community.
    — Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim stated on social media platform X following reports of Chinese agents planning to ram her car.
Taiwan VP Hsiao outlines efforts to prevent conflict amid China's threats - Focus Taiwan
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Former President Ma Ying-jeou to attend Straits Forum in China - Focus Taiwan: Former President Ma Ying-jeou (馬英九) will attend the Straits Forum in the Chinese ...
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Presidential Office announces new judicial nominees: Bringing Taiwan to the World and the World to Taiwan
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Presidential Office announces new judicial nominees
European lawmakers seek deeper cooperation with Taiwan | Taiwan News | Feb. 25, 2025 12:14
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President Lai meets with ex-U.S. Vice President Pence - Focus Taiwan: President Lai Ching-te (賴清德) met with former United States Vice President Mike Pence in ...
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President Lai meets with ex-U.S. Vice President Pence - Focus Taiwan