Focus Taiwan
Date: 06/06/2020
By: Matt Yu and Ko Lin

Taipei, June 6 (CNA) Taiwan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) on Saturday said it welcomed a planned visit by the Czech Republic's Senate President Miloš Vystrčil to the country.

Its response came following a recent report by Czech weekly magazine Reflex that cited Vystrčil's firm decision to visit Taiwan, despite facing strong opposition from China.

Vystrčil is expected to hold a press event on June 9 to announce his upcoming trip this autumn, including details of his itinerary, the report said.

According to Reflex, the Czech official only became more determined to come and forge stronger ties with Taiwan after Beijing repeatedly threatened former Senate President Jaroslav Kubera with repercussions for Czech businesses if he visited Taiwan.    [FULL  STORY]