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 score more remarkable achievements and make greater contributions to the noble cause of peace and development of humanity, Xi said while addressing a reception held at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China. On the new journey in the new era, the central task of the ruling Communist Party and the country is building China into a strong country and achieving national rejuvenation on all fronts by pursuing Chinese modernisation, Xi was quoted as saying by the state-run Xinhua news agency. Lauding Rousseff as an outstanding representative of China's old and good friends, Xi said the Chinese people will never forget international friends who have significantly contributed to the country's development and the friendship between the Chinese and foreign people.

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Mainland rebukes Lai Ching-te for separatist actions during US 'stopover'
2 weeks, 3 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 President Lai Ching-te in Hawaii: A stopover that speaks volumes
3 weeks, 1 day 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, 1 day 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, 2 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 …

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 …

China opposes any visit by leader of Taiwan authorities to US: spokesperson
3 weeks, 3 days ago

China opposes any visit by leader of Taiwan authorities to US: spokesperson

China Daily  

BEIJING -- China opposes any visit by the leader of the Taiwan authorities to the United States in any name or under whatever pretext, foreign ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said on Thursday. Stressing that the one-China principle is a basic norm of international relations and a prevailing international consensus, Mao said the Lai Ching-te authorities' political manipulation and separatist provocations …

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

China's War Games Around Taiwan: A Diplomatic Showdown
1 month, 2 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 …

Hundreds gather to commemorate 79th anniversary of Taiwan's restoration
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Hundreds gather to commemorate 79th anniversary of Taiwan's restoration

China Daily  

TAIPEI -- "Hanging lanterns and tying colored ribbons with joy, everyone sings the victory song. "Our ancestors once stood here and witnessed Taiwan's liberation from Japanese colonial rule, and the 6 million people of Taiwan were ecstatic," said Chi Chia-lin, chairman of the Reunification Alliance Party in Taiwan, in his speech. Recalling Taiwan's anti-Japanese struggles during the colonial period, Lan …

Xi Jinping Makes Rare Trip to Fujian Province, Signaling Taiwan Tensions
2 months, 1 week ago

Xi Jinping Makes Rare Trip to Fujian Province, Signaling Taiwan Tensions

Associated Press  

China's President Xi Jinping makes a rare visit to Fujian province facing Taiwan following military exercises that mobilized China's navy, air force, missile force and land troops to simulate a blockade of the self-governing island democracy that Beijing claims as its own territory and threatens to annex by force.

Taiwan’s president vows to resist ‘annexation’ by China in national day speech
2 months, 1 week ago

Taiwan’s president vows to resist ‘annexation’ by China in national day 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. Read our privacy policy Taiwanese president Lai Ching-te defended …

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}} …

Cross-Strait event celebrating Mid-Autumn Festival held
3 months, 1 week ago

Cross-Strait event celebrating Mid-Autumn Festival held

China Daily  

People from both sides of the Taiwan Strait gathered in Fuzhou, capital of East China's Fujian province, on Sept 12, 2024 to celebrate the upcoming Mid-Autumn Festival. Ahead of the Mid-Autumn Festival, a traditional holiday that symbolizes family reunion that will fall on Tuesday, more than 200 people from both sides of the Taiwan Strait gathered in Fuzhou, capital of …

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 …

Scholars call for fight against separatism
4 months ago

Scholars call for fight against separatism

China Daily  

The Chinese mainland's recent move to criminally punish "Taiwan independence" separatists displays its resolve and ability to promote the reunification of the two sides of the Taiwan Strait, experts say. Qiu Kaiming, deputy director of the Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council, said Taiwan's new leader, Lai Ching-te, has persistently advocated "independence" since taking office, fostering cross-Strait confrontation, obstructing …

DPP smears aimed at hurting cross-Strait ties, mainland says
4 months, 2 weeks ago

DPP smears aimed at hurting cross-Strait ties, mainland says

China Daily  

The Taipei 101 skyscraper commands the urban landscape in Taipei, Taiwan. The Democratic Progressive Party's smearing of the mainland's lawful punishment of "Taiwan independence" diehards is aimed at obstructing cross-Strait exchanges, said Zhu Fenglian, a spokesperson for the Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council, on Thursday. They also fully recognize that the lawful punishment targets only a tiny number …

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 …

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, …

Vice-Foreign Minister urges US to respect China's sovereignty
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Vice-Foreign Minister urges US to respect China's sovereignty

China Daily  

By ZHAO JIA | chinadaily.com.cn | Updated: 2024-06-28 19:07 Vice-Foreign Minister Ma Zhaoxu, on Thursday, held a phone call with the United States Deputy Secretary of State Kurt Campbell, urging the US to effectively respect China's sovereignty, security and development interests. The Taiwan question is at the core of China's core interests and the first red line that must not …

A precise, legal strike on 'Taiwan independence' separatists
6 months ago

A precise, legal strike on 'Taiwan independence' separatists

China Daily  

Taipei 101 Tower, a landmark in Taipei, Taiwan, is seen in this photo. With a set of judicial guidelines targeting diehard "Taiwan independence" separatists, China on Friday revealed a new weapon, precise and legal, to defend its national sovereignty and territorial integrity. The guidelines on imposing criminal punishments on diehard "Taiwan independence" separatists for conducting or inciting secession were jointly …

Guidelines impose criminal penalties on 'staunch supporters of Taiwan independence'
6 months ago

Guidelines impose criminal penalties on 'staunch supporters of Taiwan independence'

China Daily  

Chinese authorities have released a set of guidelines on imposing criminal penalties on those staunch supporters of "Taiwan independence" for engaging in or inciting separatist activities. The document said that a small number of die-hard "Taiwan independence" separatists conducted activities that seriously endanger the peace and stability of the Taiwan Strait, as well as harm the common interests of compatriots …

Guidelines impose criminal penalties on 'staunch supporters of Taiwan independence'
6 months ago

Guidelines impose criminal penalties on 'staunch supporters of Taiwan independence'

China Daily  

Chinese authorities have released a set of guidelines on imposing criminal penalties on those staunch supporters of "Taiwan independence" for engaging in or inciting separatist activities. The document said that a small number of die-hard "Taiwan independence" separatists conducted activities that seriously endanger the peace and stability of the Taiwan Strait, as well as harm the common interests of compatriots …

'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 China's 'strong rise' is greatest challenge
6 months 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 …

‘Elimination’ of Taiwan is China’s great national cause, Lai says
6 months, 1 week ago

‘Elimination’ of Taiwan is China’s great national cause, Lai says

Al Jazeera  

Taiwan’s president tells military academy cadets that the main challenge they face is the strong rise of Beijing. China views the “annexation” and “elimination” of Taiwan as its great national cause, Taiwan’s President William Lai Ching-te said, telling cadets at the military’s premier academy they must know their enemy and not give in to defeatism. Speaking in Kaohsiung in the …

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 …

No room for interfering in Taiwan question: China Daily editorial
6 months, 3 weeks ago

No room for interfering in Taiwan question: China Daily editorial

China Daily  

Despite the discussions about the conflicts in Gaza and Ukraine, the main focus of attention of the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore over the weekend was on the Asia-Pacific and what is perceived to be the most likely flashpoint for a potential conflict between China and the United States — the Taiwan question. Washington will therefore continue to hollow out its …

China ready to ‘forcefully’ stop Taiwan independence: Defence minister
6 months, 3 weeks ago

China ready to ‘forcefully’ stop Taiwan independence: Defence minister

Al Jazeera  

Dong Jun says ‘whoever dares to split Taiwan from China will be crushed to pieces and suffer his own destruction’. Chinese Defence Minister Dong Jun has said the country’s military was ready to “forcefully” stop Taiwan’s independence, in a fiery speech at a Singapore security forum. Speaking at the Shangri-La Dialogue conference in Singapore on Sunday, Dong said the self-ruled …

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, 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 …

After China drills, Taiwan President says open to working on 'peace'
6 months, 3 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, 3 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 …

‘Strong punishment’: China starts two days of military drills around Taiwan
7 months ago

‘Strong punishment’: China starts two days of military drills around Taiwan

Al Jazeera  

Exercises begin three days after William Lai Ching-te took his oath as president of the island China claims as its own. Military spokesman Colonel Li Xi said the joint exercises involving the army, navy, air force, and rocket force were a “strong punishment for the separatist acts of ‘Taiwan independence’ forces and a stern warning against interference and provocation by …

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 …

China fumes over Taiwan President's pro-independence speech, launches 'punishment war' I VIDEO – India TV
7 months ago

China fumes over Taiwan President's pro-independence speech, launches 'punishment war' I VIDEO – India TV

India TV News  

The Chinese military on Thursday launched a two-day "punishment drills" surrounding Taiwan in retaliation for "separatist acts" after the self-ruled island's new President Lai Ching-te rejected Beijing's sovereignty claims over it. Li Xi, spokesperson for the PLA Eastern Theatre Command, which looks after the Taiwan Strait said, "The drills also serve as a strong punishment for the separatist acts of …

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 …

"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 …

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 …

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 …

Separatist stances in Taiwan root cause of the severe situation in Taiwan Strait
7 months ago

Separatist stances in Taiwan root cause of the severe situation in Taiwan Strait

China Daily  

The Democratic Progressive Party's stubborn "Taiwan independence" separatist stance, their refusal to acknowledge the "1992 Consensus" and continual provocations with attempts to seek "independence" in collusion with external forces are the root cause of the current complex and severe situation in the Taiwan Strait, Chen Binhua, a spokesman for the State Council Taiwan Affairs Office, said on Monday. Chen noted …

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 …

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