TAIPEI: Taiwan President Lai Ching-te extended goodwill towards and offered cooperation with China on Sunday (May 26) following
Taiwan 's President Lai Ching-te. Lai extended goodwill towards and offered cooperation with China on May 26, 2024, after two days of Chinese war games near the island. China has repeatedly lambasted Lai as a"separatist". Lai rejects Beijing's sovereignty claims and says only Taiwan 's people can decide their future. He has repeatedly offered talks but has been rebuffed.
The first group of US lawmakers to visit Taiwan since Lai took office arrived on the island on Sunday for a four-day visit, led by Michael McCaul, the Republican chair of the House Foreign Affairs Committee. "Taiwan is a thriving democracy. The US will continue to stand by our steadfast partner and work to maintain the status quo across the Taiwan Strait," McCaul said in a statement.Over the past four years, China has staged regular military activities around Taiwan as it seeks to pressure the island's government.
The ministry said the box was suspected of being dropped by a drone outside the line of sight, adding,"It is a typical cognitive operation trick."China's defence ministry did not answer calls outside of office hours.
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