Lai Ching-te aims to strengthen Taiwan but maintain the status quo
6 months, 3 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 delusions” about China’s intention of annexing the island. Chen Binhua, spokesman for China’s Taiwan Affairs Office, said that Mr Lai’s views made him a “traitor to mainstream opinion within the island”. In his speech Mr Lai called for political parties to co-operate in the national interest, while hinting at the danger of Taiwan’s pro-unification parties working with China to subvert democracy: “All our political parties ought to oppose annexation and protect sovereignty.” On May 17th six parliamentarians ended up in hospital after a brawl in the chamber over the opposition parties’ attempts to push through a reform package that would expand parliament’s powers.

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Taiwan's military on high alert as Chinese warships sail near island
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Taiwan's military on high alert as Chinese warships sail near island

ABC  

Taiwan's military has raised its alert level after detecting Chinese warships near the island as it prepares for likely drills by Beijing in response to President Lai Ching-te's US visits. The ministry said its forces had "identified PLA Eastern, Northern, and Southern Theater Command naval formations, along with Coast Guard vessels, entering areas around the Taiwan Strait and the Western …

Taiwan’s president urges China to ‘open its arms’ amid rising tensions
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Taiwan’s president urges China to ‘open its arms’ amid rising tensions

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 Taiwanese president Lai Ching Te …

Mainland warns Taiwan separatists, external forces
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Mainland warns Taiwan separatists, external forces

China Daily  

The Chinese mainland will never leave any room for Taiwan separatist activities and will resolutely thwart any external forces' interference to safeguard national sovereignty and territorial integrity, a spokeswoman said on Friday. Zhu Fenglian, spokeswoman for the State Council Taiwan Affairs Office, made the remarks as Taiwan leader Lai Ching-te was concluding on Friday his first overseas trip since taking …

Mainland warns Taiwan separatists, external forces
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Mainland warns Taiwan separatists, external forces

China Daily  

The Chinese mainland will never leave any room for Taiwan separatist activities and will resolutely thwart any external forces' interference to safeguard national sovereignty and territorial integrity, a spokeswoman said on Friday. Zhu Fenglian, spokeswoman for the State Council Taiwan Affairs Office, made the remarks as Taiwan leader Lai Ching-te was concluding on Friday his first overseas trip since taking …

Mainland rebukes Lai Ching-te for separatist actions during US 'stopover'
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Mainland rebukes Lai Ching-te for separatist actions during US 'stopover'

China Daily  

BEIJING - A Chinese mainland spokesperson on Friday said the actions of Lai Ching-te during his "stopover" in the United States again proved that the so-called stopover was just political manipulation of Taiwan's Democratic Progressive Party authorities to solicit US support for "Taiwan independence". Zhu Fenglian, spokesperson for the Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council, said at a media …

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

Taiwan’s President Lai Ching-te in Hawaii: A stopover that speaks volumes
3 weeks, 2 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, 2 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 …

Taiwanese president heads to Hawaii on first overseas trip despite Chinese outcry
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Taiwanese president heads to Hawaii on first overseas trip despite Chinese outcry

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 Lai Ching-te is set to …

Lai Ching-te: Taiwan’s president set to visit Hawaii and Guam, drawing Beijing’s ire
3 weeks, 4 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, 4 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 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 …

China's War Games Around Taiwan: A Diplomatic Showdown
1 month, 3 weeks ago

China's War Games Around Taiwan: A Diplomatic Showdown

Hindustan Times  

China conducts a major military exercise around Taiwan, demonstrating its commitment to safeguarding its interests in the region. The drill, named Joint Sword-2024B, involves the PLA's aircraft, navy, air force, and rocket force working together to test their capabilities. While China does not fire any missiles over Taiwan, it conducts a series of exercises to assert its dominance in the …

Taiwan's President Warns China Not to Yield an Inch of Territory in Kinmen
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Taiwan's President Warns China Not to Yield an Inch of Territory in Kinmen

Firstpost  

Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te has stated that his country will not cede an inch of its territory to China during his visit to the Kinmen islands on Friday. He made the remarks during a visit to the Kinmen islands off China for the 75th anniversary of a victory over communist forces in the Battle of Guningtou.

President Xi says Taiwan is China's sacred territory, opposes Taiwan's independence
2 months, 3 weeks ago

President Xi says Taiwan is China's sacred territory, opposes Taiwan's independence

Hindustan Times  

Beijing, President Xi Jinping on Monday asked the Chinese people to be ready to overcome all uncertainties as he asserted that Taiwan is China's sacred territory and Beijing opposes Taiwanese independence, sending a strong warning to "separatists" in his address on the eve of National Day. President Xi says Taiwan is China's sacred territory, opposes Taiwan's independence Chinese people will …

President Xi says Taiwan is China's sacred territory, opposes Taiwan's independence
2 months, 3 weeks ago

President Xi says Taiwan is China's sacred territory, opposes Taiwan's independence

Hindustan Times  

Beijing, President Xi Jinping on Monday asked the Chinese people to be ready to overcome all uncertainties as he asserted that Taiwan is China's sacred territory and Beijing opposes Taiwanese independence, sending a strong warning to "separatists" in his address on the eve of National Day. President Xi says Taiwan is China's sacred territory, opposes Taiwan's independence {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} {{^userSubscribed}} …

Taiwan authorities slammed for instigating cyberattacks on mainland
2 months, 4 weeks ago

Taiwan authorities slammed for instigating cyberattacks on mainland

China Daily  

BEIJING -- A Chinese mainland spokesperson on Wednesday slammed Taiwan authorities led by Lai Ching-te for instigating sneaky cyberattacks on the mainland. Zhu Fenglian, a spokesperson for the State Council Taiwan Affairs Office, made the remarks in response to an inquiry about an article recently published by the state security authority revealing that a hacker organization, which frequently launches cyberattacks …

Taiwan authorities slammed for instigating cyberattacks on mainland
2 months, 4 weeks ago

Taiwan authorities slammed for instigating cyberattacks on mainland

China Daily  

BEIJING -- A Chinese mainland spokesperson on Wednesday slammed Taiwan authorities led by Lai Ching-te for instigating sneaky cyberattacks on the mainland. Zhu Fenglian, a spokesperson for the State Council Taiwan Affairs Office, made the remarks in response to an inquiry about an article recently published by the state security authority revealing that a hacker organization, which frequently launches cyberattacks …

Mainland hints at crackdown on 'stubborn' Taiwan separatists
3 months, 1 week ago

Mainland hints at crackdown on 'stubborn' Taiwan separatists

China Daily  

Taiwan leader Lai Ching-te's persistent adherence to "Taiwan independence" poses a serious challenge to the one-China principle and peace in the Taiwan Strait, and the Chinese mainland will never tolerate such a stance, a mainland spokesman said on Wednesday. The spokesman also called on the United States to handle Taiwan-related affairs properly after Raymond Greene, the new director of the …

Mainland hints at crackdown on 'stubborn' Taiwan separatists
3 months, 1 week ago

Mainland hints at crackdown on 'stubborn' Taiwan separatists

China Daily  

Taiwan leader Lai Ching-te's persistent adherence to "Taiwan independence" poses a serious challenge to the one-China principle and peace in the Taiwan Strait, and the Chinese mainland will never tolerate such a stance, a mainland spokesman said on Wednesday. The spokesman also called on the United States to handle Taiwan-related affairs properly after Raymond Greene, the new director of the …

Taiwan Affairs Office condemns DPP actions
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Taiwan Affairs Office condemns DPP actions

China Daily  

Chen Binhua, spokesman for the Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council. A Chinese mainland spokesman on Friday condemned the Taiwan Democratic Progressive Party for exploiting the case of "Taiwan independence" separatist Yang Chih-yuan, who was sentenced to nine years in prison for the crime of splitting the country, in an attempt to smear the mainland. Taiwan's mainland affairs authorities …

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 urges citizens to avoid travel to China, Hong Kong over threats of execution for 'separatists'
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Taiwan urges citizens to avoid travel to China, Hong Kong over threats of execution for 'separatists'

India TV News  

Taipei: The Taiwanese government has raised its travel warning for citizens intending to visit China and Hong Kong, telling them not to go unless absolutely necessary, following a purported threat by Beijing last week to execute those it deemed "diehard" Taiwan independence supporters. Taiwan has complained of heightened Chinese pressure since Lai won the election in January, including military actions, …

'Die-hard' separatists have nowhere to go
6 months ago

'Die-hard' separatists have nowhere to go

China Daily  

The Taipei 101 skyscraper commands the urban landscape in Taipei, Taiwan. Lai's actions and statements as a "pragmatic advocate for Taiwan independence" underscore his reckless indifference toward the welfare and interests of Taiwan residents. His reckless remarks on "Taiwan independence" are highly detrimental to cross-Strait relations, which reveal the fantasies and subversive thoughts of both Lai and the ruling Democratic …

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. …

'Modi ji won't be intimidated': Taiwan on China's protests towards PM Modi's message to its President
6 months ago

'Modi ji won't be intimidated': Taiwan on China's protests towards PM Modi's message to its President

India TV News  

New Delhi: After a row erupted following China's protests towards Prime Minister Narendra Modi's response to a congratulatory message by Taiwan President Lai Ching-te, Taipei has asserted that neither PM Modi nor Lai would be intimidated by Beijing. The turmoil began after PM Modi responded to a congratulatory message from Taiwan President Lai Ching-te on his election victory. Irked over …

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 …

Taiwan President Lai Ching-te congratulates Modi, radio silence from Beijing
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Taiwan President Lai Ching-te congratulates Modi, radio silence from Beijing

Hindustan Times  

Diplomatic circles in New Delhi have noted Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s response to a congratulatory message from Taiwan President Lai Ching-te on his election victory, especially against the backdrop of strained India-China relations. He added, “I look forward to closer ties as we work towards mutually beneficial economic and technological partnership.” In marked contrast, China’s top leadership is yet to …

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 …

Dirty money talks drive the US 'Taiwan card'
6 months, 3 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 …

Taiwan's president says wants to work with China after drills
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Taiwan's president says wants to work with China after drills

The Hindu  

Taiwan's new president said Sunday he was still ready to work with China, despite this week's military drills around the self-ruled island. But China said Lai's inaugural speech on Monday amounted to calls for independence, "pushing our compatriots in Taiwan into a perilous situation of war and danger". Wen-Ti Sung, a nonresident fellow at the Atlantic Council's Global China Hub, …

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 …

Lai's secessionist provocations will only strengthen reunification bid: China Daily editorial
6 months, 4 weeks ago

Lai's secessionist provocations will only strengthen reunification bid: China Daily editorial

China Daily  

The Taipei 101 skyscraper commands the urban landscape in Taipei, Taiwan. The United Nations' unequivocal demonstration of its stance on the one-China principle on Thursday dealt a heavy blow to not only the new secessionist-minded Taiwan administration head Lai Ching-te but also those "allies" Lai is counting on to help the island obtain membership of UN organizations. Although he called …

Beijing makes it clear that there is absolutely no space for separatism: China Daily editorial
7 months ago

Beijing makes it clear that there is absolutely no space for separatism: China Daily editorial

China Daily  

As a tried and true radical secessionist, Taiwan's new administrative head Lai Ching-te will have known just how provocative his inauguration speech was. The People's Liberation Army commenced a military drill around the island shortly after Lai delivered his "pro-independence" peppered speech at his inauguration in Taipei on Monday. Lai should not be so smitten by the attention lavished on …

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 …

"Taiwan independence" separatist activities doomed a historical shame: FM
7 months ago

"Taiwan independence" separatist activities doomed a historical shame: FM

China Daily  

"Taiwan independence" separatist activities are the most destructive factors that undermine peace across the Taiwan Strait, Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Tuesday. Taiwan region's new leader Lai Ching-te and his followers have betrayed the Chinese nation and their forefather, and their despicable acts are contemptible, he said. No matter how they stir up trouble, they cannot stop China from …

"Taiwan independence" separatist activities doomed a historical shame: FM
7 months ago

"Taiwan independence" separatist activities doomed a historical shame: FM

China Daily  

"Taiwan independence" separatist activities are the most destructive factors that undermine peace across the Taiwan Strait, Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Tuesday. Taiwan region's new leader Lai Ching-te and his followers have betrayed the Chinese nation and their forefather, and their despicable acts are contemptible, he said. No matter how they stir up trouble, they cannot stop China from …

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 …

Mainland: 'Taiwan independence' incompatible with cross-Strait peace
7 months ago

Mainland: 'Taiwan independence' incompatible with cross-Strait peace

China Daily  

Chen Binhua, spokesman for the Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council. Chen Binhua, a spokesman for the State Council Taiwan Affairs Office, said that Lai's speech wantonly advocated separatism, incited cross-Strait confrontation and sought "independence" by relying on foreign support and by force. Chen said the current complex situation across the Taiwan Strait is rooted in the fact that …

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