European Lawmaker Calls for Deeper Taiwan Ties After VP’s Italy Visit

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By Yuan Tuan/Reece Ayers

European Parliament Vice President Pina Picierno is calling for a new trade route with Taiwan and has announced plans to visit Taipei. The announcement comes as Taiwan Vice President Bi-khim Hsiao makes a rare, high-level trip to Italy for a democracy forum. Despite angry protests from Beijing, event organizers say China has no veto over who speaks on European soil.