Allegations Emerge of Planned Collision During Taiwan’s Vice President Visit

• Taiwan’s Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim faces intimidation efforts
• Czech intelligence reports a planned car collision incident
• China’s tactics reflect escalating tensions over Taiwan’s independence
• Hsiao vows not to be intimidated by Chinese diplomatic actions
• Taiwan’s mainland affairs council condemns Chinese actions against Hsiao

Alleged Anti-Taiwan Tactics Uncovered by Czech Intelligence

Reports have emerged from Czech intelligence suggesting that during Taiwan’s Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim’s visit to Prague in March 2024, Chinese officials allegedly plotted to orchestrate a car collision to intimidate her. This visit marked not only her first trip abroad following the January elections but also that of Taiwan’s President Lai Ching-te. According to the details from Prague, a Chinese diplomat reportedly ran a red light while tailing Hsiao’s vehicle, which was under police escort. This troubling allegation underscores the heightened tensions between China and Taiwan, especially as Hsiao’s stance on Taiwan’s autonomy continues to provoke strong reactions from Beijing.

Czech Authorities Respond to Chinese Provocation

Czech public radio service, Irozhlas, highlighted the findings from the intelligence officials this week, confirming that the near-collision incident was part of a more extensive and escalatory strategy by the Chinese diplomatic personnel in Prague. Petr Bartovský, who directs the Czech military intelligence service, explained that while the detained driver was ostensibly following Hsiao, there were plans originating from the Chinese embassy aimed at ‘demonstrating a confrontation’ with her. Jan Pejšek, a spokesperson for the service, described that the objective was to facilitate a demonstrative kinetic act against a protected individual, which alarmingly insinuated a potential collision with Hsiao’s car. Understanding this scenario raises essential questions about the lengths to which China might go to assert its influence over Taiwan on the global stage.

Global Tensions Rise as Taiwan Voices Concerns

In response to these developments, Hsiao Bi-khim took to social media, expressing her gratitude towards Czech authorities for safeguarding her during her stay. She firmly asserted, “The CCP’s unlawful activities will NOT intimidate me from voicing Taiwan’s interests in the international community.” Taiwan’s mainland affairs council echoed her sentiments on Friday, condemning the reported Chinese machinations which they viewed as a serious threat to the vice president’s safety. The council demanded an explanation and issued a public apology from China. Amidst this, Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun asserted that Chinese diplomats adhere to the laws of host nations and accused the Czech government of meddling in China’s internal matters by hosting Hsiao, labeling her as a staunch advocate for Taiwanese independence—a characterization for which China considers extreme consequences.

The allegations concerning a planned car collision during Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim’s visit to Prague signal a troubling escalation in China’s tactics against Taiwan. The Czech intelligence community revealed a broader strategy aimed at intimidating Taiwan’s leadership in light of China’s ongoing claims over the island. Taiwan continues to assert its independence, even as international pressures mount, and Hsiao’s unwavering commitment to represent Taiwan’s interests remains clear despite threats and provocations from Beijing.

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