In the 1990s, Latvia established formal relations with the People's Republic of China (PRC) and severed official ties with the Taiwanese government.

This, coupled with changes in the Latvian government and other factors, led to the establishment of full diplomatic ties with the PRC and the closure of the consulate-general of the ROC in Riga in 1994.

[8] Former Prime Minister of Estonia Andrus Ansip MEP, Vice-chair of the European Parliament's Committee on Foreign Affairs Urmas Paet, Estonian think tank ICDS Director Indrek Kannik and its Latvian counterpart, Latvian Institute of International Affairs Director Kārlis Bukovskis were also a part of the delegation, which met with Taiwanese president Tsai Ing-wen.

[9] After the victory of Lai Ching-te in the 2024 Taiwanese presidential election, the Baltic states, including Latvia, presented a united stance by issuing a joint statement praising Taiwan’s strong democratic system and recognizing it as a model for the Indo-Pacific region and a positive force in global affairs.

The visit underscored Latvia's growing interest in strengthening ties with Taiwan, though its discreet nature suggests a careful diplomatic balancing act in managing relations with China.