Taiwan trip strengthened Czech business ties, says Senate Speaker Vystrčil

Senate Speaker Miloš Vystrčil says his five-day visit to Taiwan brought concrete benefits, including a larger joint investment fund and plans for more direct flights between Prague and Taipei.

Speaking to reporters on his return, he highlighted five new cooperation agreements involving businesses, Charles University and Taiwanese universities. Vystrčil rejected claims that the visit could harm Czech trade ties with China.

The government declined to provide an official aircraft, saying the visit could be seen as endorsing Taiwan and damage business interests in China. Vystrčil instead travelled on a commercial flight with a 40-member delegation.

China condemned the visit as interference in its internal affairs.