MOFA response to China’s inappropriate comments concerning Foreign Minister Lin’s visit to Europe and Taiwan’s sovereignty

September 25, 2025

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) solemnly refutes fallacious statements made recently by China that seek to undercut Taiwan's sovereignty, deliberately distort history, and run contrary to the facts.

China's Foreign Ministry on September 22 made inappropriate comments regarding Minister of Foreign Affairs Lin Chia-lung's recent visit to Austria, while the next day China's State Council issued statements in a meeting with the Austrian government that sought to downgrade Taiwan's sovereignty.

MOFA again stresses the internationally accepted, objective truth that neither the Republic of China (Taiwan) nor the People's Republic of China is subordinate to the other. The Republic of China (Taiwan) is an independent, sovereign nation. Any language that aims to distort Taiwan's sovereignty cannot change internationally accepted facts. The People's Republic of China has no authority to comment on Taiwan's interactions with other countries.

Minister Lin's trip to Austria and other European nations to promote Taiwan's diverse culture was widely applauded and helped solidify friendship between the people of Taiwan and of Europe. It exemplified the shared values of democracy and cultural diversity. MOFA will continue to work within the spirit of integrated diplomacy so that Taiwan can continue to deepen exchanges with like-minded nations and strengthen ties based on democratic values.