France–Taiwan relations
France |
Taiwan |
---|---|
Diplomatic mission | |
French Office in Taipei | Taipei Representative Office in France |
Envoy | |
Director Jean-François Casabonne-Masonnave | Representative Wu Chih-chung |
France–Taiwan relations are
(officially the Republic of China).History
Qing dynasty
During the
Meanwhile, the French decided to put pressure on China by landing an expeditionary corps in northern Taiwan to seize
Japanese colonial rule
During Japanese colonial rule, the Vichy regime opened a consulate in Taihoku in February 1942.[3]
Republic of China
Early years
The
During World War II,
Cold War
After the
Recent history
In 2016, a delegation of French legislators led by
In 2018, China made accusations against France after a French naval vessel transited the Taiwan Strait.[9]
In December 2020, Taiwan opened its second representative office in France, in Aix-en-Provence.[10]
In October 2021, a delegation of French senators visited Taiwan.[11]
In November 2021, the French parliament passed a resolution which called on the French government to support Taiwan's participation in international organizations. The Taiwanese government praised the resolution.[12]
In December 2021, a delegation of lawmakers from the
In April 2023, French president Emmanuel Macron said "The question Europeans need to answer… is it in our interest to accelerate [a crisis] on Taiwan? No. The worse thing would be to think that we Europeans must become followers on this topic and take our cue from the U.S. agenda and a Chinese overreaction," along with "Europeans cannot resolve the crisis in Ukraine; how can we credibly say on Taiwan, ‘watch out, if you do something wrong we will be there’? If you really want to increase tensions that’s the way to do it." during his three-day state visit to China.[16]
In May 2023, Taiwanese
Military relations
Defense relations between France and Taiwan have been significant with Taiwan acquiring a number of major weapons platforms from France.[20]
Scandals
Taiwan frigate scandal
The Taiwan frigate deal was a huge political scandal, both in Taiwan and France.[21] Eight people involved in the contract died in unusual and possibly suspicious circumstances.[22] Arms dealer Andrew Wang fled Taiwan to the UK after the body of presumptive whistleblower Captain Yin Ching-feng was found floating in the sea.[23] In 2001, Swiss authorities froze accounts held by Andrew Wang and his family in connection to the Taiwan frigate scandal.[24]
See also
References
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- ^ Bhagwan Sahai Bunkar, "Sino-French Diplomatic Relations: 1964-81." China Report 20#1 (Feb 1984) pp 41-
- ^ Gosset, David (8 January 2009). "A Return to De Gaulle's 'Eternal China'". Greater China. Asia Times. Archived from the original on 19 January 2009. Retrieved 14 January 2016.
- ^ Chia-nan, Lin (18 December 2021). "France must take bolder action: delegation". www.taipeitimes.com. Taipei Times. Retrieved 18 December 2021.
- ^ Hille, Kathrin; Mallet, Victor (25 April 2019). "China accuses France of illegally sailing warship in Taiwan Strait". Financial Times. The Financial Times. Retrieved 17 December 2021.
- ^ "Taiwan opens annex representative office in southern France". focustaiwan.tw. Focus Taiwan. Retrieved 16 December 2021.
- ^ WU, HUIZHONG (6 October 2021). "French senators arrive in Taiwan amid tensions with China". apnews.com. Associated Press. Retrieved 17 December 2021.
- ^ Staff Writer (December 2021). "Government hails French resolution". taipeitimes.com. Taipei Times. Retrieved 16 December 2021.
- ^ Staff Writer (16 December 2021). "French MPs arrive for five-day visit". www.taipeitimes.com. Taipei Times. Retrieved 16 December 2021.
- ^ "Taiwan leader meets French lawmakers, seeks support for peace". kyodonews.net. Kyodo News. Retrieved 16 December 2021.
- ^ "Taiwan's Tsai calls on Europe to welcome trade, promote democracy". aljazeera.com. Retrieved 16 December 2021.
- ^ "Europe must resist pressure to become 'America's followers,' says Macron". POLITICO. 2023-04-09. Retrieved 2023-04-10.
- ^ Guillaume, Gilles. "Taiwanese battery maker ProLogium eyes overseas base in France". reuters.com. Reuters. Retrieved 14 May 2023.
- ^ Thomson, Jono. "Taiwan battery firm invests billions in France, cites 'political issues' at home". taiwannews.com.tw. Taiwan News. Retrieved 14 May 2023.
- ^ Hsuan-ting, Tseng; Huang, Frances. "Taiwan EV battery maker to build 'gigafactory' in France". focustaiwan.tw. Focus Taiwan. Retrieved 14 May 2023.
- ^ Albert, Eleanor. "Is Taiwan Looking to Diversify Its Defense Partnerships?". thediplomat.com. The Diplomat. Retrieved 17 December 2021.
- ^ Trueheart, Charles (13 March 1998). "France Embroiled in Scandal du Jour". Washington Post. Retrieved 8 July 2020.
- ^ Schofield, Hugh (1 December 2003). "Book delves into frigate scandal". BBC News. Retrieved 30 October 2015.
- ^ Pan, Jason (15 July 2021). "High Court orders return of illegal proceeds". www.taipeitimes.com. Taipei Times. Retrieved 15 July 2021.
- ^ Kirby, Emma-Jane (2 July 2001). "Swiss target Taiwan arms dealer". news.bbc.co.uk. BBC. Retrieved 13 October 2021.