Taiwanese diplomats are popular in Vienna. Xie Jinhe reveals that the Chinese ambassador is dissatisfied: there are no reserved seats in the concert hall

Xie Jinhe, chairman of Caixin Media Group, recently went to Vienna, Austria to attend the Network X exhibition and met with Liu Xuanyong, Taiwan’s representative in Austria. He praised Liu Xuanyong as an "atypical diplomat" who relied on his music major and local connections to help Taiwan break through China's diplomatic blockade. He even said bluntly, "Taiwan's space is made of art!"

Xie Jinhe posted on Facebook that Liu Xuanyong was originally a trombone player and served as the director of the National Taiwan Symphony Orchestra. His transition from musician to diplomat seemed unexpected, but he was stationed in Vienna, the music capital, and he was able to use his expertise. He pointed out that Liu Xuanyong graduated from the Vienna Conservatorium of Music and has deep connections with local classmates and music circles, making him an important force in Taiwan's expansion of diplomatic relations.

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Xie Jinhe gave examples, such as the Bay Sound Orchestra performing at the Vienna Golden Hall, Hsinchu County Mayor Yang Wenke leading the Eight Hakka Music Ensemble to perform in Vienna, as well as Foreign Minister Lin Jialong appearing at the Golden Hall and Liu Xuanyong guest conducting, etc., all showing the results of music diplomacy.

Xie Jinhe pointed out that this time Liu Xuanyong learned that many Taiwanese network operators were participating in the Network Liu Xuanyong believes that the AI ​​industry has greatly increased Taiwan's international visibility. As its economic and technological strength has increased, Taiwan's substantive diplomacy has gradually opened up a new situation. When it comes to China's pressure, Xie Jinhe quoted Liu Xuanyong's experience and pointed out that the Vienna Concert Hall originally had a reserved seat for diplomats, but because Austrian officials often took the initiative to greet Liu Xuanyong, the Chinese Ambassador to Austria Qi Mei was dissatisfied, and Liu Xuanyong's reserved seat was later cancelled. Xie Jinhe believes that this reflects that Taiwanese diplomats continue to face pressure from China even in cultural exchange situations.

Xie Jinhe continued that in recent years, exchanges between Taiwan and Europe have gradually broken through restrictions, including the European Parliament's relevant stance on United Nations Resolution 2758, and the Austrian media's exclusive interview with Deputy Foreign Minister Wu Zhizhong, which has allowed Taiwan to gain more international attention. Xie Jinhe lamented that from Representative to the EU Xie Zhiwei, Representative to Finland Lin Changzuo, to Representative to Austria Liu Xuanyong, these diplomats with different backgrounds are working hard in their respective positions.

Xie Jinhe bluntly said that Taiwan’s international space did not come out of thin air, but was achieved step by step through diplomats and people from all walks of life.