Taiwan: Sanctions against EU defense companies are no cause for concern

Despite China’s punitive measures against European defense companies, Taiwan’s Defense Minister Wellington Koo does not foresee any serious consequences for Taiwan’s security. At the same time, Japan is emerging as a more prominent potential partner.

27. April 2026
Taiwan’s President Lai Ching-te and Defense Minister Wellington Koo (right) at a defense exhibition in Taipei in the fall of 2025.

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Last updated: 27. April 2026