Marketa Pekarova Adamova, former president of the Czech Chamber of Deputies and an advocate for Taiwan relations, speaks at a think tank event during a recent visit to Taipei. The new Czech government has signaled a desire to improve ties with China. (European Values Center for Security Policy)
THOMPSON CHAU
February 11, 2026 16:17 JST
TAIPEI — European countries that forged closer bonds with Taiwan in recent years face a fresh challenge as new governments struggle to balance those ties with a desire to do business with China, while an unpredictable U.S. president shakes up the world order.