Taiwan Vice President Makes Secret Trip to Italy Democracy Conference
Taiwanese Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim arrived in Italy, accompanied by Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung, to attend the Ventotene Conference for Freedom and Democracy; the trip, kept secret due to Chinese threats, signals Taiwan’s push to engage with Europe despite lacking formal diplomatic ties. The three‑day conference features activists such as Yulia Navalnaya and Svetlana Tikhanovskaya, highlighting Taiwan’s effort to broaden international support and demonstrate democratic solidarity amid Beijing’s pressure.
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About Lin Chia-lung
Lin Chia-lung is a Taiwanese political scientist and politician who has served as Minister of Foreign Affairs since 2024. He previously served as the Secretary General to the President from 2023 to 2024.
Everything about Lin Chia-lung →- Occupation
- politician
- Position held
- member of the National Assembly of the Republic of China, Secretary-General of the Democratic Progressive Party, Member of the Legislative Yuan, Mayor of Taichung
- Citizenship
- Taiwan
- Born
- February 13, 1964