Taiwan is willing to work with Beijing to combat global challenges such as climate change, said Lai.
TAIPEI – China has no right to represent Taiwan, but the island is willing to work with Beijing to combat global challenges such as climate change, Taiwan President Lai Ching-te said on Oct 10, striking both a firm and a conciliatory tone., is detested by China, which calls him a “separatist”. Beijing claims democratically governed Taiwan as its own territory, a view Mr Lai and his government reject.
Taiwan’s determination to defend its sovereignty, maintain peace in the Taiwan Strait and seek equal and dignified talks with China all remain unchanged, Mr Lai added. “And we hope that it will take up its international responsibilities and, along with Taiwan, contribute to the peace, security, and prosperity of the region and the globe,” he said.China this week accused him of raising tensions, and on Oct 9, Taiwan’s defence ministry said China had staged anotherTaiwanese and Western officials have warned China could stage more military drills in response to his speech.
South Africa Latest News, South Africa Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Taiwan will 'never succumb' to China: Top Taipei officialTAIPEI: The head of Taiwan's top China policy body said on Thursday (Sep 12) that the democratically-governed island will never surrender in the face of intensifying pressure from a "more aggressive" Beijing.
Read more »
China likely to launch military drills near Taiwan after Lai's national day speech: SourcesTAIPEI — China is likely to launch military drills this week near Taiwan, using Taiwan President Lai Ching-te's upcoming national day speech as a pretext to pressure the island to accept its sovereignty claims, Taiwanese officials say.
Read more »
China May Launch Military Drills Near Taiwan Amid Lai Ching-te's SpeechTaiwanese officials warn that China is likely to conduct military drills near Taiwan this week, using Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te’s upcoming national day speech as a pretext to pressure the island. Beijing claims these actions are in response to “separatist acts” and state media has denounced Mr. Lai.
Read more »
‘Impossible’ for China to be Taiwan’s motherland, says LaiTaiwan's President Lai Ching-te, who took office in May, rejects Beijing’s sovereignty claims.
Read more »
Taiwan President Lai vows to 'resist annexation' of islandTAIPEI: Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te vowed on Thursday (Oct 10) to "resist annexation", as China exerts growing military and political pressure on the self-ruled island it claims
Read more »
Taiwan President Lai vows to ‘resist annexation’ of islandBeijing has ramped up pressure on Taiwan to accept its sovereignty claims.
Read more »