William Lai | Taiwan’s wild card
11 months ago

William Lai | Taiwan’s wild card

The Hindu  

China called him a ‘troublemaker’, a ‘dangerous separatist’ who is opposed to the ‘peaceful re-unification’ of Taiwan with the mainland. China has a noted antipathy for the DPP politician: in 2017, Mr. Lai declared he was a “pragmatic worker” for Taiwan’s formal independence, opposing Beijing’s claims over the island. China banned Mr. Lai from travelling to the mainland or Hong Kong As President, he says he will be “committed” to maintaining the status quo but also “determined to safeguard Taiwan” from China’s continuing threat and intimidation Mr. Lai’s mother raised six children in precarious conditions. Last week, Mr. Lai said his victory was a message that between democracy and authoritarianism, Taiwan “will stand on the side of democracy”. Reports suggest China flooded Taiwanese voters with false reports of Mr. Lai’s tax evasion, sex scandals and a “conspiracy” to go to war with China.

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Taiwan’s Lai signals hope for continued US support under Trump
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Taiwan’s Lai signals hope for continued US support under Trump

Live Mint  

HONOLULU—In a speech and in a series of meetings with American political figures during his visit to the U.S., Taiwan President Lai Ching-te signaled that Taipei hopes to enjoy the same support from the incoming Trump administration that it has enjoyed from President Biden. On the second day of a highly sensitive visit to Hawaii, Lai held virtual meetings with …

Taiwan's Lai talks 'China threats' with ex-U.S. House speaker Pelosi
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Taiwan's Lai talks 'China threats' with ex-U.S. House speaker Pelosi

Raw Story  

Taiwan President Lai Ching-te discussed "China's military threats" toward the island in a call with former U.S. House speaker Nancy Pelosi on Sunday, drawing a fresh barrage of criticism from Beijing. Lai and Pelosi discussed "China's military threats toward Taiwan", presidential spokeswoman Karen Kuo told reporters, describing the 20-minute call between the "long-time friends" as "warm and amicable". In response …

Taiwanese President Lai gets red carpet treatment in US, avers need to ‘fight together to prevent war’
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3 weeks, 2 days ago

Taiwanese President Lai gets red carpet treatment in US, avers need to ‘fight together to prevent war’

Hindustan Times  

Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te said in the United States on Saturday that we have to "fight together to prevent war", as he kicked off a week-long tour of the Pacific that has sparked fiery rhetoric from Beijing. Speaking at a dinner in the US island state of Hawaii on Saturday, Lai said there were "no winners" from conflict and "we …

Taiwan’s President Lai Ching-te in Hawaii: A stopover that speaks volumes
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Taiwan’s President Lai Ching-te in Hawaii: A stopover that speaks volumes

CNN  

CNN — Taiwan President Lai Ching-te’s brief stop in Hawaii may have appeared understated – no formal US reception, no grand speeches – but its implications extend far beyond floral wreaths and banquets. On his way to the Marshall Islands, Tuvalu, and Palau – three of Taiwan’s remaining handful of diplomatic allies – Lai was using the visit to underscore …

Taiwan’s President Lai Ching-te in Hawaii: A stopover that speaks volumes
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Taiwan’s President Lai Ching-te in Hawaii: A stopover that speaks volumes

CNN  

CNN — Taiwan President Lai Ching-te’s brief stop in Hawaii may have appeared understated – no formal US reception, no grand speeches – but its implications extend far beyond floral wreaths and banquets. On his way to the Marshall Islands, Tuvalu, and Palau – three of Taiwan’s remaining handful of diplomatic allies – Lai was using the visit to underscore …

Taiwan President Lai in US for Pacific tour amid rising tensions with China
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Taiwan President Lai in US for Pacific tour amid rising tensions with China

Firstpost  

Beijing especially bristles at official exchanges between Taiwan and the United States, which does not recognise Taipei diplomatically but is its most important backer and biggest supplier of arms Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te delivers his address during National Day celebrations in front of the Presidential Office in Taipei on October 10, 2024. AFP Taiwan President Lai Ching-te arrived Saturday in …

Lai Ching-te: Taiwan’s president set to visit Hawaii and Guam, drawing Beijing’s ire
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Lai Ching-te: Taiwan’s president set to visit Hawaii and Guam, drawing Beijing’s ire

CNN  

Taipei, Taiwan CNN — Taiwan President Lai Ching-te will visit Hawaii and the US territory of Guam during an upcoming trip to the Pacific, prompting condemnations from China, which could respond by staging a fresh round of military drills near the island democracy. The Taiwan Affairs Office, a Chinese government agency responsible for cross-strait affairs, also labeled Lai’s visit as …

Mainland slams Lai Ching-te's provocative move of transiting through Hawaii
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Mainland slams Lai Ching-te's provocative move of transiting through Hawaii

China Daily  

BEIJING -- A Chinese defense spokesperson on Thursday slammed Taiwan regional leader Lai Ching-te's plan to transit through Hawaii during his so-called "visits" out of Taiwan. The Chinese military will resolutely crush any separatist attempt seeking "Taiwan independence" and thwart any external interference, Wu Qian, spokesperson for the Ministry of National Defense, told a press briefing in response to Lai's …

Secessionist antics should not be condoned
4 weeks, 1 day ago

Secessionist antics should not be condoned

China Daily  

Multiple senior members of the ruling Lai Ching-te authorities of Taiwan island have engaged in a series of overseas "visits" recently, indicating that the secessionist-minded Democratic Progressive Party authorities are trying to take advantage of the power transition in Washington to make a splash in the world for their push for "Taiwan independence". The DPP authorities' "foreign affairs chief" Lin …

Taiwan president urges democracies to unite at largest-ever gathering of foreign lawmakers in Taipei
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Taiwan president urges democracies to unite at largest-ever gathering of foreign lawmakers in Taipei

Hindustan Times  

TAIPEI, Taiwan — Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te welcomed what he called the “largest-ever” delegation of foreign lawmakers to Taiwan and said Tuesday it showed the importance of democracies uniting, even as Beijing pressured members of the delegation not to visit. Taiwan president urges democracies to unite at largest-ever gathering of foreign lawmakers in Taipei “This demonstrates the support and the …

Trump's words cause of consternation for Lai: China Daily editorial
5 months ago

Trump's words cause of consternation for Lai: China Daily editorial

China Daily  

The Taipei 101 skyscraper commands the urban landscape in Taipei, Taiwan. Given the direct bearing it will have on the United States' support for the "pro-independence" cause he espouses for the island, the leader of the secessionist-minded Taiwan authorities Lai Ching-te must be one of the keenest followers of the US presidential election situation. Lai's hard-line "pro-independence" speech at a …

Taiwan must protect its sovereignty, know its own history, president says
5 months ago

Taiwan must protect its sovereignty, know its own history, president says

The Hindu  

Taiwan must protect its sovereignty and know its own culture and history, President Lai Ching-te said on Sunday, rejecting what he said was the previous mistaken belief the island could serve as a base to "retake" China. Mr. Lai, who took office in May, and his ruling Democratic Progressive Party, champion Taiwan's separate identity from China, a position that frequently …

Taiwan president says island 'will not bow' to China's pressure
6 months ago

Taiwan president says island 'will not bow' to China's pressure

The Hindu  

Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te said Wednesday that China was attempting to force the self-ruled island into submission but that it would not bow to pressure. In recent years, Beijing has upped military and political pressure on the Taipei government, with the latest show of force coming three days after Mr. Lai's inauguration, when China conducted war games around the island. …

Taiwan president says China's 'strong rise' is greatest challenge
6 months, 1 week ago

Taiwan president says China's 'strong rise' is greatest challenge

The Hindu  

President Lai Ching-te warned cadets of Taiwan's military academy on Sunday that their biggest challenge was "the strong rise of China", which he said regards the "elimination" of the self-ruled island as a national cause. Speaking Sunday at the centennial anniversary of the founding of Taiwan's Whampoa military academy, Mr. Lai said teachers and cadets must recognise "the challenges and …

Lai leading island into a dead end
6 months, 1 week ago

Lai leading island into a dead end

China Daily  

The Taipei 101 skyscraper commands the urban landscape in Taipei, Taiwan. The inaugural speech of the new Taiwan island administrative head Lai Ching-te on May 20 revealed his true colors. Instead of acknowledging the 1992 Consensus that there is only one China, Lai laid emphasis on "democracy" and exposed his agenda of "Taiwan independence", which he expects to take forward …

US will burn itself by playing fire with 'Taiwan card'
6 months, 3 weeks ago

US will burn itself by playing fire with 'Taiwan card'

China Daily  

LI MIN/CHINA DAILY The People's Liberation Army's latest naval drills around Taiwan island have sent a powerful and timely message to the separatists on the island that any attempt to seek "Taiwan independence", and to the external forces trying to interfere in the Taiwan question that using cross-Taiwan Strait relations as a tool to contain the Chinese mainland, is doomed …

US will burn itself by playing fire with 'Taiwan card'
6 months, 3 weeks ago

US will burn itself by playing fire with 'Taiwan card'

China Daily  

LI MIN/CHINA DAILY The People's Liberation Army's latest naval drills around Taiwan island have sent a powerful and timely message to the separatists on the island that any attempt to seek "Taiwan independence", and to the external forces trying to interfere in the Taiwan question that using cross-Taiwan Strait relations as a tool to contain the Chinese mainland, is doomed …

Lai's pursuit of 'independence' will hit a wall
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Lai's pursuit of 'independence' will hit a wall

China Daily  

Taipei 101 Tower, a landmark in Taipei, Taiwan, is seen in this photo. In his inauguration speech on May 20, Lai Ching-te, the new Taiwan island administrative head, used cunning language to hide his pro-independence stance only to expose his true color as a propagator of "Taiwan independence". Lai has refused to acknowledge the 1992 Consensus that there is only …

Taiwan passes law favouring China and limiting new president’s powers
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Taiwan passes law favouring China and limiting new president’s powers

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Taiwan’s opposition-controlled parliament has passed …

Lai Ching-te aims to strengthen Taiwan but maintain the status quo
6 months, 4 weeks ago

Lai Ching-te aims to strengthen Taiwan but maintain the status quo

Hindustan Times  

THOUSANDS GATHERED in front of Taipei’s presidential office on May 20th to celebrate the inauguration of William Lai Ching-te, Taiwan’s fifth democratically elected president. Indeed, Mr Lai promised during his campaign to follow his predecessor, Tsai Ing-wen, in trying to make the country “the world’s Taiwan, rather than China’s Taiwan”. Mr Lai also called for Taiwan’s people to have “no …

Dirty money talks drive the US 'Taiwan card'
6 months, 4 weeks ago

Dirty money talks drive the US 'Taiwan card'

China Daily  

Ma Xuejing/China Daily The inauguration speech of the new Taiwan island administrative head Lai Ching-te on May 20, exposed his true color as a propagator of "Taiwan independence". "Internationalizing" the Taiwan question and claiming that Beijing could soon use force to realize the reunification of Taiwan with the motherland are the two ploys the Western powers uses to hype up …

After China drills, Taiwan President says open to working on 'peace'
6 months, 4 weeks ago

After China drills, Taiwan President says open to working on 'peace'

India Today  

Taiwan's President on Sunday said he was still open to working with China on building "mutual understanding and reconciliation", days after Beijing launched military drills around the self-ruled island in response to his inauguration speech. President Lai Ching-te was sworn into office on Monday, and China -- which claims democratic Taiwan as part of its territory and regards Lai as …

Taiwan President takes u-turn, again offers talks with China after PLA launches massive 'punishment war' – India TV
6 months, 4 weeks ago

Taiwan President takes u-turn, again offers talks with China after PLA launches massive 'punishment war' – India TV

India TV News  

Taiwan President Lai Ching-te again offered talks with China on Sunday following two days of Chinese war games near the island, saying he looked forward to enhancing mutual understanding and reconciliation. China, which views democratically governed Taiwan as its own territory, carried out the military drills on Thursday and Friday, saying it was "punishment" after Lai's inauguration speech on Monday …

With two days of military drills, Beijing makes clear its feelings about Taiwan's new president
7 months ago

With two days of military drills, Beijing makes clear its feelings about Taiwan's new president

ABC  

Days after Taiwan President Lai Ching-te and Vice-President Hsiao Bi-khim were sworn in, Beijing has made its feelings about the pair widely known. Then a day later, the People's Liberation Army launched two days of military drills in the air and sea around Taiwan, as well as some outlying islands, which are close to the Chinese coast. "So long as …

Each time Taiwan separatists make waves they trigger a tsunami against themselves: China Daily editorial
7 months ago

Each time Taiwan separatists make waves they trigger a tsunami against themselves: China Daily editorial

China Daily  

The majority of the international community upholds the one-China principle, and did not send any wrong signals to the new authorities on the island of Taiwan. But as expected, the new Taiwan administrative head Lai Ching-te's inauguration speech in Taipei on Monday has won some "well-done-buddy" praise from a few external powers, which have lauded it for being "pro-peace". Compared …

Lai's radical 'independence' stance blasted
7 months ago

Lai's radical 'independence' stance blasted

China Daily  

The speech made on Monday by Lai Ching-te, the new leader of China's Taiwan region, is full of hostility and provocation and made up of lies and deception, and is a complete confession of support for "Taiwan independence", a spokesman for the State Council Taiwan Affairs Office said on Tuesday night. "Lai's speech clearly demonstrated that he is a betrayer …

Lai's radical 'independence' stance blasted
7 months ago

Lai's radical 'independence' stance blasted

China Daily  

The speech made on Monday by Lai Ching-te, the new leader of China's Taiwan region, is full of hostility and provocation and made up of lies and deception, and is a complete confession of support for "Taiwan independence", a spokesman for the State Council Taiwan Affairs Office said on Tuesday night. "Lai's speech clearly demonstrated that he is a betrayer …

Lai to become a historical shame
7 months ago

Lai to become a historical shame

China Daily  

The Taipei 101 skyscraper commands the urban landscape in Taipei, Taiwan. The "swearing-in" of Lai Ching-te as leader of the Democratic Progressive Party authorities at a time when Washington's strategy toward Beijing is shifting and Taiwan's internal dynamics are changing amid the deepening nexus between the island's pro-independence cohorts and external forces led by the US has raised significant concerns …

Taiwan’s new president tells China to accept reality in defiant first speech
7 months ago

Taiwan’s new president tells China to accept reality in defiant first speech

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “Now, standing here, I am determined to strengthen Taiwan.” …

Taiwan’s new President Lai in his inauguration speech urges China to stop its military intimidation
7 months ago

Taiwan’s new President Lai in his inauguration speech urges China to stop its military intimidation

Associated Press  

TAIPEI, Taiwan — Taiwan’s new president, Lai Ching-te, said in his inauguration speech Monday that he wants peace with China and urged it to stop its military threats and intimidation of the self-governed island that Beijing claims as its own territory. “I hope that China will face the reality of ’s existence, respect the choices of the people of Taiwan, …

US criticized for attending Taiwan event
7 months ago

US criticized for attending Taiwan event

China Daily  

The Taipei 101 skyscraper commands the urban landscape in Taipei, Taiwan. A Chinese mainland spokesman condemned the United States and a few other nations on Monday for sending representatives to what was called the inauguration ceremony of Taiwan's new leader, Lai Ching-te, and for extending congratulations to him. He strongly condemned any form of interference in Taiwan affairs by other …

William Lai Ching-te urges peace as he becomes Taiwan’s new president
7 months ago

William Lai Ching-te urges peace as he becomes Taiwan’s new president

Al Jazeera  

Lai takes over as leader as Beijing aggressively asserts its claim over the self-governed island of 23 million people. Taipei, Taiwan – William Lai Ching-te has been sworn in as president of Taiwan in a ceremony that included a 21-gun salute, as he later praised the self-governing island’s democracy and urged China to stop its “intimidation”. Addressing the crowds gathered …

Taiwan’s new president calls for peace amid tenuous relations with China
7 months ago

Taiwan’s new president calls for peace amid tenuous relations with China

LA Times  

In his first speech as president of Taiwan, Lai Ching-te emphasized preserving peace amid rising tensions with China and criticism that he could provoke military conflict. Denounced by China as a “separatist” who advocates for Taiwan’s independence, Lai stressed his dedication to preserving the status quo without ceding ground to Beijing’s claims of sovereignty. “So long as China refuses to …

US criticized for attending Taiwan event
7 months ago

US criticized for attending Taiwan event

China Daily  

The Taipei 101 skyscraper commands the urban landscape in Taipei, Taiwan. A Chinese mainland spokesman condemned the United States and a few other nations on Monday for sending representatives to what was called the inauguration ceremony of Taiwan's new leader, Lai Ching-te, and for extending congratulations to him. He strongly condemned any form of interference in Taiwan affairs by other …

DPP 'independence push' a serious threat to peace
7 months ago

DPP 'independence push' a serious threat to peace

China Daily  

MA XUEJING/CHINA DAILY Known for proclaiming himself to be a "pragmatic worker for Taiwan independence", Lai Ching-te's "swearing-in" as leader of the Chinese island scheduled for Monday has triggered widespread concerns over the future of cross-Strait relations. There are fears that Lai may pursue his dream of "Taiwan independence" by leaning on the US' shoulder to counter the Chinese mainland. …

Lai playing word games shows he's blind to the fact he's building a castle on sand: China Daily editorial
7 months ago

Lai playing word games shows he's blind to the fact he's building a castle on sand: China Daily editorial

China Daily  

The inauguration speech Lai Ching-te delivered in Taipei on Monday on taking office as the new leader of Taiwan island has unequivocally shown him to be just as much of a diehard separatist as his predecessor Tsai Ing-wen. The former deputy head of the Tsai authorities has not only adopted the Democratic Progressive Party's "democracy" narrative, portraying the DPP as …

Lai Ching-te sworn in as Taiwan president as tensions with China on knife edge
7 months ago

Lai Ching-te sworn in as Taiwan president as tensions with China on knife edge

India Today  

Taiwan's Lai Ching-te was sworn in on Monday as president of the democratic island in the face of growing Chinese military pressure and a hostile parliament. Like Tsai, Lai is a staunch defender of the island's democracy and in the past has described himself as a "pragmatic worker for Taiwan independence". Lai has toned down his rhetoric and has repeatedly …

Taiwan’s new president inherits a strong foreign policy position but political gridlock at home
7 months ago

Taiwan’s new president inherits a strong foreign policy position but political gridlock at home

Associated Press  

TAIPEI, Taiwan — In a campaign ad for Taiwan’s President-elect Lai Ching-te, incumbent President Tsai Ing-wen was shown driving with Lai in the passenger seat, exchanging reflections on their years governing together. Lai and Tsai’s Democratic Progressive Party has lost the majority in the legislature, making it hard for Lai to push through legislation, including the approval of crucial national …

‘Troublemaker’ William Lai Ching-te to take oath as Taiwan’s new president
7 months ago

‘Troublemaker’ William Lai Ching-te to take oath as Taiwan’s new president

Al Jazeera  

Lai’s election victory gave an unprecedented third presidential term to the DPP, but his room for manoeuvre is likely to be limited. “William Lai has spent the past two and half years trying to convince the world he is going to be a Tsai Ing-Wen 2.0 figure,” said Lev Nachman, a political scientist at Taiwan’s National Chengchi University. “There’s reason …

Any challenge to Taiwan's status as part of China doomed to fail: China Daily editorial
7 months ago

Any challenge to Taiwan's status as part of China doomed to fail: China Daily editorial

China Daily  

As Lai Ching-te takes office as leader of the Taiwan island authorities on Monday, he and his "pro-independence" Democratic Progressive Party must give a clear answer to the question regarding their choice between peaceful development or confrontation across the Taiwan Strait. As a spokesperson of the State Council Taiwan Affairs Office pointed out last week, promoting peace across the Taiwan …

Taiwan’s president-elect appoints new foreign, defense ministers as island faces continued threats
7 months, 4 weeks ago

Taiwan’s president-elect appoints new foreign, defense ministers as island faces continued threats

Associated Press  

TAIPEI, Taiwan — Taiwan’s president-elect has appointed new foreign and defense ministers to join his incoming administration as the island faces continuing military threats and diplomatic isolation from China. He said Wellington Koo will head the Defense Ministry at a time when Taiwan is upgrading its defenses against China with new ships, submarines, warplanes, missile systems and other land-based defenses. …

In a vote China called a choice between war and peace, Taiwan’s pro-independence party holds onto presidency
54 years, 11 months ago

In a vote China called a choice between war and peace, Taiwan’s pro-independence party holds onto presidency

Associated Press  

DATE OF ELECTION January 13 TYPE OF ELECTION Presidential, parliamentary WHO’S RUNNING Taiwan elected Lai Ching-te as its new president, returning the independence-leaning Democratic Progressive Party to power in the seventh presidential election since those 20 or older were given the vote for head of the government in 1996. China, which claims Taiwan as its own territory and threatens to …

DPP's persistent stance on confrontation places Taiwan in precarious situation: mainland
10 months, 3 weeks ago

DPP's persistent stance on confrontation places Taiwan in precarious situation: mainland

China Daily  

BEIJING -- A Chinese mainland spokesperson Wednesday warned Taiwan's Democratic Progressive Party over its impenitent stance on making provocations to pursue independence and stoking up confrontation across the Strait. If the DPP continues down the old path of seeking "Taiwan independence" and confrontation, contrary to the will of the people, it will only further lead Taiwan into a more precarious …

Reality check for DPP authorities on Taiwan: China Daily editorial
11 months ago

Reality check for DPP authorities on Taiwan: China Daily editorial

China Daily  

As Taiwan braces for a third term of pro-independence Democratic Progressive Party authorities, so too will it face the political reality of a shrinking "diplomatic" recognition. As deputy leader of the island's current authorities headed by Tsai Ing-wen, Lai openly said he was a "pragmatic worker for Taiwan independence". "China and Nauru restoring diplomatic relations again demonstrated to the world …

Experts' take on Taiwan Question
11 months ago

Experts' take on Taiwan Question

China Daily  

Editor's note: The Taiwan question is at the very core of China's core interests and the redline that should not be crossed in China-US relations. MA XUEJING/CHINA DAILY Potential risks follow Taiwan leadership polls Democratic Progressive Party candidate Lai Ching-te may have won the leadership election on the Taiwan island, but he failed to get the majority of the votes. …

Experts' take on Taiwan Question
11 months ago

Experts' take on Taiwan Question

China Daily  

Editor's note: The Taiwan question is at the very core of China's core interests and the redline that should not be crossed in China-US relations. MA XUEJING/CHINA DAILY Potential risks follow Taiwan leadership polls Democratic Progressive Party candidate Lai Ching-te may have won the leadership election on the Taiwan island, but he failed to get the majority of the votes. …

Taiwan’s New Leader Says He’ll Stick to Status Quo
11 months, 1 week ago

Taiwan’s New Leader Says He’ll Stick to Status Quo

Live Mint  

TAINAN, Taiwan—More than a decade ago, some residents of this southern Taiwanese city got a lesson in the character of the man who is now set to be Taiwan’s next president. The White House worries Lai is more likely than Taiwan’s departing president, Tsai Ing-wen, to provoke Beijing with envelope-pushing rhetoric and draw the U.S. into a dangerous confrontation, according …

Vote for continuity: On Taiwan’s presidential elections
11 months, 1 week ago

Vote for continuity: On Taiwan’s presidential elections

The Hindu  

The Democratic Progressive Party’s victory in Taiwan’s presidential elections for a historic third consecutive term reflects a vote for continuity from the 14 million voters, most of whom favour a maintenance of the fragile status quo in relations with China and the preservation of Taiwan’s current status. The results will see Vice President William Lai Ching-te take over from incumbent …

China blasts president of the Philippines for congratulating Taiwan election winner
11 months, 1 week ago

China blasts president of the Philippines for congratulating Taiwan election winner

Associated Press  

BEIJING — China’s Foreign Ministry summoned the Philippine ambassador Tuesday and denounced President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s congratulatory message to the winner of Taiwan’s presidential election, Lai Ching-te. Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning told reporters that Marcos’s remarks “seriously violated the political commitments made by the Philippines to China and rudely interfered in China’s internal affairs.” China claims Taiwan as its own …

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