Written by Sense Hofstede. Taiwan and the Netherlands share a long history. The island’s central position on the critical trading networks of its time sparked Dutch interests both in the 17th century and today. Dutch-Taiwanese economic ties are strong but also increasingly under intense scrutiny as the chip war heats up. Next to strong trade ties, a 1980s arms sale is the most high-profile of the Netherlands’ maritime security involvement with Taiwan. The historical, security and economic ties all touch upon sensitive issues.
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