Czech-Book Diplomacy: The Global Implications Of A Czech Visit To Taiwan – Analysis

By Thomas J. Shattuck*

(FPRI) -- Channeling President John F. Kennedy’s famous 1963 “Ich bin ein Berliner” speech, President of the Czech Senate Miloš Vystrčil said, “I am Taiwanese,” to a standing ovation in Taiwan’s Legislative Yuan on September 1 to show his support for the country. Vystrčil, who is leading...