The European Union is holding trade talks with Taiwan in an upgraded format – a move that is likely to prove unpopular in Beijing.
Thursday's virtual talks, usually held at a lower diplomatic level, will take place between senior figures from both sides: the European Commission's Trade Director-General and Taiwan's Economic Affairs Minister.
Rosie Birchard reports from Brussels.
In: The European Commission
Out: Rosie Birchard, Brussels
Duration: 00:46