Dumplings to Diplomacy -- Chatting with EETO Head Lutz Guellner

About this episode

Tim Berge interviews Lutz Guellner about the EETO's mission in Taiwan and the evolving relationship between Europe and Taiwan.

This week on Taiwan Talk, Tim Berge sits down with Lutz Guellner, Head of the European Economic and Trade Office in Taiwan, to mark Europe Day — the anniversary of the landmark 1950 Schuman Declaration that laid the foundations for the European Union. We explore the EETO's mission in Taiwan, from trade and economics to culture and people-to-people ties. Plus, we look at how the relationship between Europe and Taiwan has evolved in recent years. Finally we get personal — hearing about Mr. Guellner's journey to Taiwan, his favorite experiences here, and the local taste-treats he's come to love, and cook! -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

People in this episode

Host: Tim Berge

Guest: Lutz Guellner

Topics covered

• diplomacy
• trade
• culture
• European Union
• Taiwan relations
• personal journey

Keywords

• EETO
• Europe Day
• Schuman Declaration
• Taiwan
• trade
• culture
• diplomacy
• Lutz Guellner
• Tim Berge

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: European Economic and Trade Office

Books & works: Schuman Declaration

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