Exclusive: Chinese officials are using a ‘highly specific’ interpretation of EU rules to suggest Taiwanese figures should not be granted visas, officials say

Archived version: https://archive.is/20260113043021/https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/jan/13/china-europe-pressure-block-taiwanese-politicians-visas


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[–] 9 points 10 months ago

Imagine trying to tell China not to allow visitors from North Korea, Iran, Russia or Venezuela. Ridiculous, right?

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  • [–] 3 points 9 months ago

    Crossing a red line just like when Pelosi went to Taiwan. They'll just keep making new lines regardless of what you say or do, I swear.

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    [–] 8 points 10 months ago

    As trump makes the U.S. an unreliable partner, China is taking advantage and getting other countries to do what they have to to survive. Pooh is running circles around the orange moron.

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  • [–] 11 points 10 months ago

    Oh look. It’s this weeks “red line”

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  • [–] 14 points 10 months ago (1 child)

    I hope Europeans choose the red line

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  • [–] 7 points 10 months ago

    Lol shut up Winnie

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  • [–] 6 points 10 months ago (1 child)

    Final warning or they'll give you a final warning again.

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  • [–] 2 points 10 months ago

    Fuck off

    • Europe.
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    [–] 4 points 10 months ago

    It seems this is the time of diplomacy though vague threats, which further blurs the line between nation states and criminal organizations.

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  • [–] 4 points 10 months ago*

    Ignoring the rights and wrongs of this, China really sucks at diplomacy.

    They said they were stopping with the 'wolf warrior' diplomacy because it wasn't working. Apparently shouting at foreign leaders or storming out meetings doesn't win hearts and minds. You catch more flies with honey than with vinegar.

    There is a real opportunity for China to grow much closer to Europe, especially now, but they just can't seem to stop shooting themselves in the foot.

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