‘Impossible’ for Communist China to become our motherland as we’re older, Taiwan’s president argues
It is “absolutely impossible” for Communist China to become Taiwan’s motherland because the island’s government is older, Taiwan’s president has said in a carefully timed speech that underscores the intense historical rivalry between the two.
Taiwan's president is doubling down on sticking it to Beijing, saying China can't be the 'motherland' because its government is younger
Lai said at a National Day celebration that Taiwan's government was celebrating its 113th birthday, while Beijing's just celebrated its 75th.
'Impossible' for People's Republic of China to be our motherland, Taiwan president says
It is "impossible" for the People's Republic of China to become Taiwan's motherland because Taiwan has older political roots, the island's President Lai Ching-te said on Saturday.
Taiwan's Lai: 'Impossible' for China to be the motherland
Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te has said it is "impossible" for the People's Republic of China to become the motherland of Taiwan's people, reiterating his view that Taiwan is distinct from China.
Taiwan president says ‘impossible’ for mainland China to be the motherland
The People’s Republic of China (PRC) governs mainland China, whereas the Republic of China (ROC) administers Taiwan and several smaller islands. “On the contrary, the Republic of China may be the motherland of the people of the People’s Republic of China who are over 75 years old,” Mr Lai said.
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