Czech Senate President Miloš Vystrčil's visit to Taiwan has generated public discussion, with some criticizing his choice of attire. However, supporters argue his actions were a deliberate nod to a forgotten gesture and that the visit will not harm relations with China.
Czech Senate President Miloš Vystrčil concluded his trip to Taiwan, announcing initial results including strengthened air connections between Taipei and Prague.
Czech Senate President Miloš Vystrčil was awarded the Order of Propitious Clouds in Taiwan, where he presented President William Lai with a leather backpack and invited him to the Czech Republic.
The President of the Czech Senate has arrived in Taiwan, leading a delegation aimed at strengthening bilateral relations. China has expressed opposition to the visit.
Czech Senate President Miloš Vystrčil stated at a memorial event that the Czech constitution rejects labeling groups of people as parasites or inferior, in a clear reference to recent comments by Filip Turek and Macinka.
Czech Senate President Miloš Vystrčil will not receive a government plane for his upcoming trip to Taiwan with a business delegation, a decision criticized by Prime Minister Andrej Babiš as costly and detrimental to business, while others defend the trip.
Czech Senate President Miloš Vystrčil lauded his five-day mission to Taiwan, highlighting increased investment funds for Czech and Taiwanese companies and a boost in flights between Prague and Taipei as key achievements.
A bench dedicated to former Czech President Václav Havel was unveiled in Taipei, Taiwan, in Da-an Park, with Czech Senate President Miloš Vystrčil and Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an in attendance.
Taiwanese President William Lai Ching-te awarded the Order of Propitious Clouds to Czech Senate President Milos Vystrcil in a ceremony, symbolizing Taiwan's highest respect and gratitude for his support.
The President of the Czech Senate has arrived in Taiwan for his second official visit, signaling continued diplomatic engagement between the two entities.
Czech Senate President Miloš Vystrčil stated he has no objection to trade with China but insists on equal and good relations with all countries, including Taiwan, rather than one side dictating terms.
Macedonian politician Antonio Milošoski and Czech Senate President Miloš Vystrčil discussed the mutually beneficial cooperation between the Visegrad Group and Western Balkan countries, as well as bilateral relations and European integration.
According to an expert, Czech Senate President Miloš Vystrčil's 'backpack diplomacy' visit to Taiwan is understood by Taiwan as a pragmatic and value-based policy for which a political price is paid.
Vendula Vinšová, daughter of the late Czech Senate President Jaroslav Kubera, delivered a speech in Taipei, Taiwan, emphasizing her father's resolve against evil, referencing his planned visit to the island.
Czech Senate President Miloš Vystrčil, during his second visit to Taiwan, asserted the Czech Republic's right to choose its friends, directly responding to sharp criticism from the Chinese embassy in Prague regarding his 'interference in internal affairs'.
Czech Senate President Miloš Vystrčil stated that the Czech Republic should pursue good foreign policy, not foolish policy, citing the government's approach towards Germany regarding the Sudeten German association's congress in Brno as an example.
Czech Senate President Miloš Vystrčil stated that Ukraine defends Europe by defending itself, emphasizing that building a safe world requires compassion and willingness to sacrifice. The Ukrainian ambassador thanked the Czech Republic for its ongoing assistance.