- China called the action despicable, while Taiwan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that China has no right to interfere with the vice president's visit to European Parliament activities.
- European Parliament Vice President Pina Picierno expressed honor in inviting Hsiao and emphasized that dialogue between Europe and Taiwan is very important.
- The Inter-Parliamentary Alliance on China founder and executive director Andrew R. Paterson stated that in response to Beijing's suppression, people should continue showing how welcome Taiwan is, and the EU stated it is willing to continue exchanges with Taiwan.
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