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Dr. Zsuzsa A. Ferenczy @zsuzsettte.bsky.social · 06/11/2025

Taiwan should continue enhancing its visibility and presence across Europe. Opening a representative office in Estonia should therefore be prioritized, rather than delayed by discussions over its name. Spoke to Taiwan Plus News, tuning in from Jakarta. www.taiwanplus.com/news/taiwan-...

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Analysis: What a Delayed Rep. Office in Estonia says about Taiwan-EU Ties

Taiwan-EU relations expert Zsuzsa Anna Ferenczy, visiting fellow with the Martens Centre, talks to TaiwanPlus about Taiwan's delays in opening a representative office in Estonia and the country's EU-w...

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Dr. Zsuzsa A. Ferenczy @zsuzsettte.bsky.social · 30/10/2025

I spoke to RFE/RL on the Trump-Xi meeting: It’s good for the two most significant global players to stabilize their relationship. But structural issues remain. This doesn’t fix the big problems. Link to reporting by Reid Standish in comments below.

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Dr. Zsuzsa A. Ferenczy @zsuzsettte.bsky.social · 30/10/2025

🎙️𝑻𝒓𝒖𝒔𝒕, 𝑪𝒐𝒎𝒑𝒓𝒐𝒎𝒊𝒔𝒆, 𝑹𝒆𝒔𝒊𝒍𝒊𝒆𝒏𝒄𝒆 - themes that capture dynamics in Taiwan’s domestic landscape. In the latest Asia Centre podcast episode, we look where it counts: at Taiwan, not through the China lens. Proud to join efforts that bring #Taiwan closer to #Europe✌🏼

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Dr. Zsuzsa A. Ferenczy @zsuzsettte.bsky.social · 10/10/2025

Celebrating Taiwan in the Netherlands. Delighted to attend the National Day reception in The Hague, thank you for hosting, Amb. Tien Chung-Kwang. Happy Double Ten Day ~

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Dr. Zsuzsa A. Ferenczy @zsuzsettte.bsky.social · 08/10/2025

Europe’s ability to strategically engage Taiwan & rebalance ties w/China depends on a nuanced grasp of cross-Strait dynamics. A pleasure to host @williamyang120.bsky.social in Brussels at Martens Centre to explore how EU can step up in the region amid growing uncertainty surrounding the US role.

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Dr. Zsuzsa A. Ferenczy @zsuzsettte.bsky.social · 05/10/2025

Paris invites you to explore, dream and discover #Taiwan. Spotted at Paris Gare du Nord ✌🏼

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Dr. Zsuzsa A. Ferenczy @zsuzsettte.bsky.social · 02/10/2025

"We have been dealing with China's grey zone operations for years. There is a tremendous (amount of experience about) how we counter disinformation that we can share with Europe” — says senior Taiwanese military officer at Warsaw Security Forum. www.channelnewsasia.com/east-asia/de...

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Defeat of Ukraine would embolden China towards Taiwan, Taiwanese officer says in Poland

TAIPEI: If Russia defeats Ukraine, it will embolden China's moves towards Taiwan and Taipei hopes that Kyiv emerges victorious, a senior uniformed Taiwanese military officer said this week during a ra...

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Dr. Zsuzsa A. Ferenczy @zsuzsettte.bsky.social · 23/09/2025

My latest on Taiwan, Vatican, and EU. The question I ask is not how #Taiwan can keep the #Vatican close, but how can it pull #Europe closer? Taiwan must bring substance to ties w/Europe & cooperate w/Holy See wherever this helps boost its global profile & fosters global peace.

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Dr. Zsuzsa A. Ferenczy @zsuzsettte.bsky.social · 19/09/2025

🎙️New episode With my brilliant co-host @richheydarian.bsky.social we explore geopolitical developments affecting Europe & ASEAN. We’re joined by Stefania Benaglia to unpack the SCO summit, India’s strategic positioning & implications for the war in Ukraine. Co-hosted by EPinASEAN @9dashline.com.

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Dr. Zsuzsa A. Ferenczy @zsuzsettte.bsky.social · 18/09/2025

🚨China’s lawfare & long-arm jurisdiction. Understanding the implications. I joined a panel in Brussels hosted by European Foundation for Democracy, to unpack China’s lawfare against #Taiwan, or the weaponisation of law to achieve its strategic aims. Such panels must be more regular in Brussels.

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Dr. Zsuzsa A. Ferenczy @zsuzsettte.bsky.social · 17/09/2025

Happy to share I joined the Wilfried Martens Centre for European Studies as Visiting Fellow for 6 months. Based primarily in Brussels, I’ll be researching EU-ASEAN ties, Taiwan of course, China & everything concerning the Indo-Pacific. Happy to re-connect with many of you in the Brussels bubble 🫧

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Pierre-Yves Baubry 博磊 @pybaubry.bsky.social · 15/09/2025

Le ministre taïwanais des Affaires étrangères, Lin Chia-lung [林佳龍], et son collègue de la Culture, Li Yuan [李遠], ont assisté le 11 septembre au musée national tchèque, à Prague, au vernissage de l’exposition spéciale "Cent objets du musée national du Palais et leurs histoires". #Taiwan #Tchéquie

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En Tchéquie, deux ministres taïwanais assistent à l’inauguration d’une exposition du musée national du Palais, Taiwan Info

Le ministre des Affaires étrangères, Lin Chia-lung [林佳龍], a conduit du 11 au 13 septembre une délégation en République tchèque, où il a assist&eac...

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Dr. Zsuzsa A. Ferenczy @zsuzsettte.bsky.social · 14/09/2025

Someone’s clearly thinking outside the bag. Merci, Longchamp 👜🧋🇹🇼

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Dr. Zsuzsa A. Ferenczy @zsuzsettte.bsky.social · 09/09/2025

On #SCO summit, I told LRT that Xi portrayed the gathering as his response to the chaos caused by Trump; stability in uncertain times. Xi is effectively & strategically exploiting anxiety felt across the developing world. More below 👇🏼 www.lrt.lt/naujienos/pa...

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Pasaulis pagal Kiniją – Xi Jinpingas demonstruoja dominavimą prieš Rusiją ir Indiją

„Puikūs mielų draugų pokalbiai“ – taip apie Šanchajaus bendradarbiavimo organizacijos (ŠBO) viršūnių susitikimą atsiliep...

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Dr. Zsuzsa A. Ferenczy @zsuzsettte.bsky.social · 09/09/2025

Awareness of the strategic importance of #Taiwan has grown across the EU. Though it varies by member state, engagement opportunities exist everywhere. Good to reconnect w/Rep. Elliot Wang at Taipei Office in Hungary to deepen engagement. (Zooming in on the pin I wore ✌🏼)

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Dr. Zsuzsa A. Ferenczy @zsuzsettte.bsky.social · 28/08/2025

The race for critical raw materials is heating up⚡️ Had a timely & engaging conversation on the sidelines of Jakarta Futures Forum 2025 with Lisa Singh & Lavanya Mani on resource nationalism vs. regional cooperation and who can/will lead in de-risking supply chains.

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Dr. Zsuzsa A. Ferenczy @zsuzsettte.bsky.social · 05/08/2025

Thrilled to be at the Jakarta Futures Forum, co-hosted by Observer Research Foundation and CSIS Indonesia — as always, more than a conference; a space for building relationships, trust and forward-thinking.

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Dr. Zsuzsa A. Ferenczy @zsuzsettte.bsky.social · 05/08/2025

Over the long term, can ASEAN position itself as a leader in the green economy, and form strategic alliances with Europe as a partner in sustainable resource management? My latest for ORF on EU-ASEAN cooperation on critical minerals in a geoeconomic era. www.orfonline.org/expert-speak...

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EU-ASEAN Cooperation on Critical Minerals in a New Geo-economic Era

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Dr. Zsuzsa A. Ferenczy @zsuzsettte.bsky.social · 01/08/2025

In our latest for @9dashline.com, with @jgurolhaller.bsky.social we urge coordinated action to link EU’s Global Gateway with #Taiwan’s New Southbound Policy & work with ASEAN as *partners* for enhanced connectivity. Together they can redefine connectivity as a tool for empowerment and resilience.

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Dr. Zsuzsa A. Ferenczy @zsuzsettte.bsky.social · 27/07/2025

EU sent a "clear and consistent" message to Beijing at the summit this week: it wants a balanced relationship with China. It must now hold its ground and try to stay as coherent as possible. Quoted in Deutsche Welle. www.dw.com/en/eu-china-...

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EU-China summit exposes deepening tensions – DW – 07/25/2025

Despite calls for cooperation and limited climate pledges, the EU-China summit exposed deep divisions and confirmed that long-term tensions are likely to persist.

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Dr. Zsuzsa A. Ferenczy @zsuzsettte.bsky.social · 25/07/2025

For Beijing, EU-China summits are not the place to commit to concessions, but the perfect platform to talk up EU-China cooperation as a win-win—the kind where China wins twice. My take for Carnegie Europe’s Taking the Pulse.

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Dr. Zsuzsa A. Ferenczy @zsuzsettte.bsky.social · 24/07/2025

25th EU-China summit EU press release — see what was included on #Taiwan 👇🏼

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Dr. Zsuzsa A. Ferenczy @zsuzsettte.bsky.social · 18/07/2025

How is Russia’s invasion of Ukraine shaping regional responses to PRC assertiveness against #Taiwan? Happy to join colleagues from Japan, India, US & Korea at the 28th World Congress of Political Science (IPSA). Great panel, great to be back in Seoul.

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Dr. Zsuzsa A. Ferenczy @zsuzsettte.bsky.social · 11/07/2025

“We all need Taiwan to succeed” — Franck Paris, Director of French Office in Taipei. Celebrating Bastille Day in Taiwan 🇫🇷

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Dr. Zsuzsa A. Ferenczy @zsuzsettte.bsky.social · 01/07/2025

⚡️Can Taiwan retain its leadership position in the semiconductor industry, capitalize on supply chain changes & catalyze its industrial transformation? ⚡️What’s behind Taiwan's semiconductor success? ⚡️What can/should Europe learn? Our latest @isdp-sweden.bsky.social brief with Yingfen Lin.

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Dr. Zsuzsa A. Ferenczy @zsuzsettte.bsky.social · 26/06/2025

Time we take EU-Taiwan ties to new heights. In this Taipei Times piece with Simona Grano we argue that the EU and Taiwan must step up. EU member states must do more, in line with their own strengths & ambitions, but moving in the same direction with consistency & predictability.

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Thompson Chau @thomchau.bsky.social · 20/06/2025

The Philippines has waived tourist visa requirements for Taiwan passport holders. “Beijing’s effort to deter Manila’s embrace of Taiwan is not working,” commented @zsuzsettte.bsky.social. “It has backfired and is helping normalise cooperation with Taiwan.” asia.nikkei.com/Politics/Int...

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Philippines waives visas for visitors from Taiwan in boost for ties

Move continues Marcos' outreach as both sides face pressure from China

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Dr. Zsuzsa A. Ferenczy @zsuzsettte.bsky.social · 20/06/2025

Visa-free entry reciprocation between Taiwan & the Philippines suggests both recognize the urgency of deepening exchanges against a hostile China. Neither can afford to ignore the other, they know they must improve exchanges & access. Quoted in Nikkei Asia. 🙏🏼 @thomchau.bsky.social t.co/6KB036q7wo

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Dr. Zsuzsa A. Ferenczy @zsuzsettte.bsky.social · 13/06/2025

Honest conversations at KAS Vietnam on Europe’s ambitions in Indo-Pacific & how ASEAN can negotiate its cooperation w/EU. A special event, as it was Florian Feyerabend’s last in his capacity as Country Director for Vietnam. Grateful for our cooperation in the past 4 yrs, linking Hanoi & Taipei 💫

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Dr. Zsuzsa A. Ferenczy @zsuzsettte.bsky.social · 28/05/2025

Yerevan Dialogue 2025 - conversations on regional peace & connectivity, trade, tech, AI & multilateralism - or the end of it? As innovation meets uncertainty, are resilient interdependencies the answer for a more equitable future? Suitable setting & timing to highlight Taiwan’s strategic value.

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Dr. Zsuzsa A. Ferenczy @zsuzsettte.bsky.social · 23/05/2025

Good to have international scholars, experts regularly join discussions in Taipei on Taiwan’s security, Europe and Indo-Pacific — consistency matters.

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Dr. Zsuzsa A. Ferenczy @zsuzsettte.bsky.social · 20/05/2025

Computex Taipei is so cool ⚡️ Got myself a craft beer paper notebook made by Kitafuku in Yokohama — the company upcycles malt waste, which is typically discarded by breweries, into usable & beautiful paper.

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Dr. Zsuzsa A. Ferenczy @zsuzsettte.bsky.social · 16/05/2025

Can’t get enough of this view. A visit to Turtle Island still on my to do list. #Taiwan

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Dr. Zsuzsa A. Ferenczy @zsuzsettte.bsky.social · 16/05/2025

Taiwan-Lithuania ties have a solid foundation. They must now adjust to political realities. What’s needed: fewer grand gestures, more robust cooperation across political parties and across society. My take on why Tsai Ing-wen’s visit matters. 🙏🏼 @demesdavid.bsky.social table.media/china/analys...

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Taiwan: Investitionen als Treibstoff für litauische Unterstützung

In Vilnius wird inzwischen offen darüber gesprochen, dass die Kooperation mit Taiwan weit hinter den Erwartungen zurückgeblieben ist.

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Dr. Zsuzsa A. Ferenczy @zsuzsettte.bsky.social · 13/05/2025

The kind of Taiwan news you don’t want to miss 🐾

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Dr. Zsuzsa A. Ferenczy @zsuzsettte.bsky.social · 09/05/2025

At Sushi Tech Tokyo 💭 Interesting session urging to unlock ASEAN markets, strongly encouraging Japan’s young entrepreneurs (seen to be “too slow”) to explore more opportunities in the region.

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Dr. Zsuzsa A. Ferenczy @zsuzsettte.bsky.social · 08/05/2025

Symbolism and substance? In its discourse, EU has normalised expressing support for Taiwan, but there is no guarantee this will remain in the long run. Tsai’s visit to Denmark & Lithuania may help consolidate the substance of EU-Taiwan ties - I told @alexsjoeberg.bsky.social. For more see link 👇🏼

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Alexander Sjöberg @alexsjoeberg.bsky.social · 07/05/2025

Tsai Ing-wen to visit Denmark forCopenhagen Democracy Summit. Frist time a former TW president will visit the country: www.berlingske.dk/internationa... @berlingske.bsky.social

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Historisk besøg i Danmark kan få Kina til at rase. Nedtællingen er i gang

Læs mere her.

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Dr. Zsuzsa A. Ferenczy @zsuzsettte.bsky.social · 08/05/2025

Celebrating Europe Day in Taiwan through music. A good opportunity to reiterate that the #EU will remain a reliable partner for #Taiwan — as Lutz Güllner Head of EETO in Taiwan said. Glad to be part of celebrating each other’s rich culture — not less important than discussing common threats.

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Dr. Zsuzsa A. Ferenczy @zsuzsettte.bsky.social · 29/04/2025

💥What does Taiwan expect of the EU? 💥What does the EU expect of Taiwan? Important questions the two sides must get right if they want to expand ties while they adjust to global shifts and shocks. We assessed #EU-#Taiwan ties at the Science Bubble Tea hosted by the French Office in Taipei.

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Dr. Zsuzsa A. Ferenczy @zsuzsettte.bsky.social · 27/04/2025

Hualien has its own fine dining restaurant! Only locally sourced ingredients, traditional flavours aesthetically mixed, everythig is delicious. A beautiful way to explore #Taiwan. Fūjō is in Jiang Jun Fu 1936, Japanese dormitories built in the 1920s, restored & open since 2024. Come visit!

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Dr. Zsuzsa A. Ferenczy @zsuzsettte.bsky.social · 25/04/2025

Feeling nostalgic about the early 2010s when Minister David Lin was Taiwan’s Representative in the EU and Belgium and I was in my early years working in the European Parliament. That said, reconnecting in #Taiwan’s most beautiful campus in #Hualien feels quite special.

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Dr. Zsuzsa A. Ferenczy @zsuzsettte.bsky.social · 25/04/2025

Taiwan president won’t attend Pope Francis’s funeral. Taipei has had good reason to worry about Vatican’s interactions with China, which, ironically, unfolded amid increasing restrictions on religious freedom in the country. Thanks @heldavidson.bsky.social www.theguardian.com/world/2025/a...

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Taiwan president will not attend Pope Francis’s funeral

Taiwan to send former vice-president despite Vatican being one of country’s few diplomatic allies

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Dr. Zsuzsa A. Ferenczy @zsuzsettte.bsky.social · 24/04/2025

In response to Trump’s tariffs, SE Asian countries are likely to seek talks to discretely lower their individual rates. “This is exactly the position the Trump administration wants to be in. Trump prefers to deal with countries bilaterally.” - @hmarston.bsky.social More here👇🏼 buff.ly/DmHoDCQ

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9DASHLINE — A superpower diminished: Trump’s chaotic foreign policy is undermining US credibility in Asia

Written by Hunter Marston. Despite the opportunity presented by American retrenchment, China lacks the soft power to step in as a natural leader and its economic and political influence continue to be...

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Dr. Zsuzsa A. Ferenczy @zsuzsettte.bsky.social · 22/04/2025

Merci au Bureau Français de Taipei de m’accueillir pour la 11ème édition du « Science Bubble Tea ». Heureuse de pouvoir débattre de la relation entre Taïwan et l’Europe et de prolonger la discussion autour d’un bubble tea 🧋 ➡️ lnkd.in/gZHPNdxE

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Dr. Zsuzsa A. Ferenczy @zsuzsettte.bsky.social · 21/04/2025

Driving from Ipoh to Penang 🇲🇾 A good reminder that the sky is always blue. The rest is just drama.

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Dr. Zsuzsa A. Ferenczy @zsuzsettte.bsky.social · 18/04/2025

The EU as a collective comes after individual member states in SE Asian perceptions.They are more visible, concrete, credible — this is what I sense in Indonesia, Philippines, Malaysia. If the EU is serious about #GlobalGateway (& Indo-Pacific), it better rethink & level up its approach.

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