#CoronavirusPandemic #InternationalRelations
Russia, China and the European Union vie in Serbia
As the COVID-19 pandemic spreads, rival powers are deploying soft power and aid to advance their own foreign policy goals in Belgrade, major players are looking to use soft power and aid to fulfil their foreign policy goals.
//First, the Chinese came to Belgrade, with planeloads of equipment and six medical experts to help coordinate national coronavirus policy. An emotional Serbian president kissed the Chinese flag in gratitude and slammed Europe for its lack of assistance; For China, it is changing the narrative to present the country as the solution to COVID-19, not its cause.//
//For Russia, it is using more modest resources for maximum effect, with Russian military vehicles driving through Italy or a planeload of equipment dispatched to the US partly produced by a sanctioned company.//
//For the EU, it is trying to prove that talk of European values and solidarity is not just empty words.//
//The Americans, focused internally under US President Donald Trump’s administration, have largely been absent from the COVID-19 diplomacy game.//
// Serbian officials said the Chinese experts, who have remained in the country, are now running the government’s coronavirus policy. Serbia is following the Chinese model of isolating even mild cases of COVID-19 in large field hospitals, rather than trusting people to self-isolate.//
//A survey carried out in December last year showed that many Serbs believed Russia or China to be the country’s largest donor over the past two decades, while in fact the EU had given about 100 times more than either.//
Source: Taipei Times #Apr14
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https://taipeitimes.com/News/world/archives/2020/04/14/2003734593
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Russia, China and the European Union vie in Serbia
As the COVID-19 pandemic spreads, rival powers are deploying soft power and aid to advance their own foreign policy goals in Belgrade, major players are looking to use soft power and aid to fulfil their foreign policy goals.
//First, the Chinese came to Belgrade, with planeloads of equipment and six medical experts to help coordinate national coronavirus policy. An emotional Serbian president kissed the Chinese flag in gratitude and slammed Europe for its lack of assistance; For China, it is changing the narrative to present the country as the solution to COVID-19, not its cause.//
//For Russia, it is using more modest resources for maximum effect, with Russian military vehicles driving through Italy or a planeload of equipment dispatched to the US partly produced by a sanctioned company.//
//For the EU, it is trying to prove that talk of European values and solidarity is not just empty words.//
//The Americans, focused internally under US President Donald Trump’s administration, have largely been absent from the COVID-19 diplomacy game.//
// Serbian officials said the Chinese experts, who have remained in the country, are now running the government’s coronavirus policy. Serbia is following the Chinese model of isolating even mild cases of COVID-19 in large field hospitals, rather than trusting people to self-isolate.//
//A survey carried out in December last year showed that many Serbs believed Russia or China to be the country’s largest donor over the past two decades, while in fact the EU had given about 100 times more than either.//
Source: Taipei Times #Apr14
Full Article:
https://taipeitimes.com/News/world/archives/2020/04/14/2003734593
#Serbia #China #Russia #Coronavirus #MedicalSupplies
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Virus Outbreak: Russia, China and the EU vie in Serbia - Taipei Times
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International Politicians Respond to China’s Enforcement of the National Security Law in Hong Kong by Forming the “Inter-Parliamentary Alliance on China”
The Hong Kong version of the “National Security Law” implemented by the National People’s Congress has aroused international heightened concerns. Senators and politicians around the globe have united and initiated the formation of an “Inter-Parliamentary Alliance on China” to counter the ambitions of the Chinese Communist Party.
Within a week, 104 senators and politicians from different countries have already joined the Alliance. These members belong to 13 different nations, with new members from Italy, The Netherlands, Lithuania, and the Czech Republic. It has been anticipated that 3 more countries will join the Alliance within the next week.
The spokesman for the Alliance stated that all members have agreed to a set of accords drafted by the Alliance prior to joining, and vows to enact more drastic measures towards China within government bodies of their respective countries.
Source: Apple Daily #Jun4
https://bit.ly/3hoB2aG
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#InternationalRelations
International Politicians Respond to China’s Enforcement of the National Security Law in Hong Kong by Forming the “Inter-Parliamentary Alliance on China”
The Hong Kong version of the “National Security Law” implemented by the National People’s Congress has aroused international heightened concerns. Senators and politicians around the globe have united and initiated the formation of an “Inter-Parliamentary Alliance on China” to counter the ambitions of the Chinese Communist Party.
Within a week, 104 senators and politicians from different countries have already joined the Alliance. These members belong to 13 different nations, with new members from Italy, The Netherlands, Lithuania, and the Czech Republic. It has been anticipated that 3 more countries will join the Alliance within the next week.
The spokesman for the Alliance stated that all members have agreed to a set of accords drafted by the Alliance prior to joining, and vows to enact more drastic measures towards China within government bodies of their respective countries.
Source: Apple Daily #Jun4
https://bit.ly/3hoB2aG
#NationalSecurityLaw #IPAC
#InternationalRelations
#CCP #World #InternationalRelations
How ready is China to Communicate with the (Free) World?
On August 12, 2020, China's foreign vice-minister Le Yucheng called for the U.S. and China to resume dialogue, saying there should be no #radiosilence between the two foreign ministries, stressing also, “no matter how difficult and complex the issues may be, they should be put on the table for discussion."
On August 17, 2020, China's ambassador to the United Kingdom Liu Xiaoming blocked Hong Kong Watch founder Benedict Rogers on Twitter.
After all, does China want to communicate with the free world?
Source: @benedictrogers on Twitter
#Aug17 #US #UK #HongKongWatch #BenedictRogers
How ready is China to Communicate with the (Free) World?
On August 12, 2020, China's foreign vice-minister Le Yucheng called for the U.S. and China to resume dialogue, saying there should be no #radiosilence between the two foreign ministries, stressing also, “no matter how difficult and complex the issues may be, they should be put on the table for discussion."
On August 17, 2020, China's ambassador to the United Kingdom Liu Xiaoming blocked Hong Kong Watch founder Benedict Rogers on Twitter.
After all, does China want to communicate with the free world?
Source: @benedictrogers on Twitter
#Aug17 #US #UK #HongKongWatch #BenedictRogers
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Czech Senate President Visited Taiwan with 90 Delegates in Response to Beijing: Don’t be Someone’s Servant
Source: Stand News #Aug30
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Czech Senate President Visited Taiwan with 90 Delegates in Response to Beijing: Don’t be Someone’s Servant
Source: Stand News #Aug30
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Czech Senate President Visited Taiwan with 90 Delegates in Response to Beijing: Don’t be Someone’s Servant
Czech Senate President Milos Vystrcil led a delegation to visit Taiwan on Aug 30, 2020 and was expected to meet the Taiwan President, Tsai Ing-wen, and other officials.
Before the trip, Mr. Vystrcil said the purpose of the visit was to promote business links with Taiwan. He would not bow to Beijing’s objections and said, “you cannot accept being someone’s servant, because when you obey the first time, even for once, it’s assumed that you will do the same ever after.” He added that this trip showed the value-oriented foreign policy of the late President Vaclav Havel, an anti-communist dissident and friend of the spiritual exiled Tibetan leader, the Dalai Lama. Mr. Havel had spoken for Taiwan in the world many times during his reign.
The delegation would meet President Tsai in the morning of Sept 3 at the Presidential Office Building, the spokesperson of Taiwan Presidential Office, Xavier Chang, recently mentioned. It is also hoped that through this face-to-face exchange, Czech and Taiwan will deepen the cooperation in the fields of economic, trade investment, science, technology, medical care, tourism and culture.
The 90-strong delegates included Zdeněk Hřib, the Prague mayor. Before this, nearly 70 parliamentarians from the European Parliament and 8 countries including the United States, Canada and Australia issued an international joint statement, supporting this trip and calling on the leaders of democratic countries to join in to show unity.
Source: Stand News #Aug30
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Czech Senate President Visited Taiwan with 90 Delegates in Response to Beijing: Don’t be Someone’s Servant
Czech Senate President Milos Vystrcil led a delegation to visit Taiwan on Aug 30, 2020 and was expected to meet the Taiwan President, Tsai Ing-wen, and other officials.
Before the trip, Mr. Vystrcil said the purpose of the visit was to promote business links with Taiwan. He would not bow to Beijing’s objections and said, “you cannot accept being someone’s servant, because when you obey the first time, even for once, it’s assumed that you will do the same ever after.” He added that this trip showed the value-oriented foreign policy of the late President Vaclav Havel, an anti-communist dissident and friend of the spiritual exiled Tibetan leader, the Dalai Lama. Mr. Havel had spoken for Taiwan in the world many times during his reign.
The delegation would meet President Tsai in the morning of Sept 3 at the Presidential Office Building, the spokesperson of Taiwan Presidential Office, Xavier Chang, recently mentioned. It is also hoped that through this face-to-face exchange, Czech and Taiwan will deepen the cooperation in the fields of economic, trade investment, science, technology, medical care, tourism and culture.
The 90-strong delegates included Zdeněk Hřib, the Prague mayor. Before this, nearly 70 parliamentarians from the European Parliament and 8 countries including the United States, Canada and Australia issued an international joint statement, supporting this trip and calling on the leaders of democratic countries to join in to show unity.
Source: Stand News #Aug30
#Czech #Taiwan #MilosVystrcil
Top U.S. Diplomat for East Asia Decribes China as a "Lawless Bully"
Assistant Secretary of State for East Asian and Pacific Affairs David Stilwell said U.S. competition with China does not have to lead to conflict, and that the United States sought to cooperate with Beijing where interests aligned, for instance on North Korea.
However, there had been "particularly egregious examples of Beijing's conduct including issues with India, the South China Sea, Taiwan, and in waters China disputes with Japan recently.
US wants the world to stand up against China's "malignant" behavior. For example, the "wiping out" of the Mongolian and Tibetan language and culture, and the enactment of the National Security Law in Hong Kong.
Stilwell said that Washington will continue to advance engagements with Taiwan, which China views as a rogue province, and provide them with necessary military support.
#US #China #Taiwan #InternationalRelations
Source: Reuters #Sep17
Assistant Secretary of State for East Asian and Pacific Affairs David Stilwell said U.S. competition with China does not have to lead to conflict, and that the United States sought to cooperate with Beijing where interests aligned, for instance on North Korea.
However, there had been "particularly egregious examples of Beijing's conduct including issues with India, the South China Sea, Taiwan, and in waters China disputes with Japan recently.
US wants the world to stand up against China's "malignant" behavior. For example, the "wiping out" of the Mongolian and Tibetan language and culture, and the enactment of the National Security Law in Hong Kong.
Stilwell said that Washington will continue to advance engagements with Taiwan, which China views as a rogue province, and provide them with necessary military support.
#US #China #Taiwan #InternationalRelations
Source: Reuters #Sep17