Taiwan Urges EU Support Against China Threats

Taiwan's leader went to Brussels to talk with EU leaders. She wanted to improve Taiwan's safety and business with Europe. She also wants the EU to help Taiwan keep its democracy strong.

The leader said peace in the Taiwan Strait is very important. She said countries should work together against China's threats. She talked to lawmakers at a meeting about China in the EU Parliament.

The EU does not have official relations with Taiwan now. But the leader's visit made China angry. She said democracies are not alone, even when they are far away.

She asked lawmakers to work with Taiwan on technology and trade. Taiwan is near China, and China claims it as its own. Most countries, like the US and EU, do not have formal ties with Taiwan.

China said the EU parliament should not let Taiwan leaders speak there. China said it hurts their interests and beliefs. China says Taiwan belongs to them and they may take it by force.