A group of Czech lawmakers are visiting China in the first high-level engagement between the two countries since 2019, a move Chinese analysts described as “testing the waters” rather than representing a more substantive thaw.Tomio Okamura, speaker of the Chamber of Deputies and head of the delegation, told local media he was hoping to secure agreements on more direct flights, an increase in Chinese tourist numbers and visa-free travel for Czech citizens.Representatives from 40 Czech firms – representing sectors such as energy, mechanical engineering and industrial technology – are also taking part in the five-day visit in the hope of exploring fresh business opportunities.
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MON · 2026-07-20 · 12:07 GMTBRIEF NSR-2026-0720-94416
NSR-2026-0720-94416News Report·EN·Diplomatic
Czech legislators ‘testing the waters’ with China visit after years of tension
A delegation of Czech lawmakers, led by Tomio Okamura, speaker of the Chamber of Deputies, is visiting China for the first high-level engagement between the two nations since 2019. This five-day visit includes representatives from 40 Czech firms across various industrial sectors.
Alyssa ChenSouth China Morning PostFiled 2026-07-20 · 12:07 GMTLean · Center-RightRead · 1 min
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A delegation of Czech lawmakers, led by Tomio Okamura, speaker of the Chamber of Deputies, is visiting China for the first high-level engagement between the two nations since 2019. This five-day visit includes representatives from 40 Czech firms across various industrial sectors. Okamura stated his hope to secure agreements on increased direct flights, more Chinese tourists, and visa-free travel for Czech citizens. Chinese analysts characterized the visit as "testing the waters" rather than a significant improvement in relations. The Czech firms are participating to explore new business opportunities.
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Representatives from 40 Czech firms are participating in the visit to explore business opportunities.
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A group of Czech lawmakers are visiting China in the first high-level engagement between the two countries since 2019.
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Tomio Okamura hopes to secure agreements on more direct flights, increased Chinese tourist numbers, and visa-free travel for Czech citizens.
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Chinese analysts described the visit as “testing the waters” rather than representing a more substantive thaw.
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