Czechs to open cultural center in Taiwan, risking China's ire

Prague, Czech Republic - The Czech Republic said Monday it would open a new center to boost cultural and diplomatic ties in the Taiwanese capital, Taipei, this week, a move likely to anger China.

China claims Taiwan as part of its territory under its one-China policy, and last month launched military drills around the self-ruled island.

The Czech Republic, a European Union and NATO member, officially embrac