MEPs condemn China’s military actions near Taiwan

The Brussels Times

Belgium (Brussels Morning Newspaper) The European Parliament condemned on Thursday China’s aggressive military exercises in the strait of Taiwan and called for stronger ties between the EU and Taipei.

In a non-binding resolution, MEPs denounced Beijing’s recent and unprecedented live-fire military exercises that took place in the Taiwan Strait following a visit to Taiwan by the US Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi.

The text of the resolution, passed with 424 votes in favour, 14 opposed and 46 abstentions, also demands that the Chinese government refrains from any measures which could destabilise the Taiwan Strait and regional security.

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