Reported 9 months ago
The Edinburgh City Council has suspended a plan to establish a new 'Friendship Agreement' with Kaohsiung City as they fear it may harm relations with China. The potential five-year partnership aimed to strengthen cultural and business ties between Scotland's capital and Taiwan's southern stronghold. Concerns were raised about potential risks, including cyberattacks and sanctions from China, affecting trade, tourism, and student numbers. This decision came amid increasing tensions between China and Taiwan, with China strongly opposing official exchanges between Taiwan and countries with diplomatic ties to China.
Source: YAHOO