Despite pressure from China, the national flag of the Republic of China (ROC) remains displayed at a stand showcasing Taiwanese literature at the 2025 Book World Prague, thanks to support from the book fair’s organizer.

TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — Despite pressure from China, Czech publisher Mi:Lu Publishing kept two Taiwan flags on display throughout the four-day Book World Prague international book fair, which concluded on Sunday.

Mi:Lu Publishing, a Czech company, boldly displayed Taiwan flags despite pressure from China at the Book World Prague fair. This act drew international attention, highlighting issues of censorship and political interference.

China has long sought to intimidate Taiwan with its massive navy, air force and the world's largest standing army, but it's mere dinghies that are now causing the most consternation

The Coast Guard Administration (CGA) said Monday it is investigating a Chinese man’s claim that he crossed the Taiwan Strait in a rubber boat to plant a Chinese flag on a Taoyuan beach before returning to Fujian Province.

DeSombre responded that Taiwan was the first foreign country he lived in after graduating from Stanford, and he has since maintained a 28-year business relationship with it. Calling Taiwan a "great partner of ours," DeSombre said that the US should work to reinforce this partnership further and build broader support for Taiwan globally.