Denmark draws China ire for inviting Taiwan leader to speak at 'democracy summit' | Euronews

By Nikolaj Skydsgaard COPENHAGEN (Reuters) - Denmark's foreign minister defended democratic values alongside Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen on Monday, drawing criticism from China which considers fiercely democratic, self-ruled Taiwan its "sacred" territory. China has never renounced the use of force to ensure eventual unification with Taiwan, an island it views as a breakaway province. Denmark and all but a handful of countries recognise Beijing over Taipei as part of Beijing's "one China" policy. In recent months, China has also stepped up military activities near Taiwan. Danish Foreign Minister Jeppe Kofod, who said he was preparing a new "value-based" foreign policy…