China, Taiwan
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 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 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.
China may do military drills near Taiwan after Lai's speech: sources
Taiwan President Lai Ching-te will deliver a speech on Thursday to mark the 113th birthday of the Republic of China, Taiwan's official name.
China likely to launch military drills near Taiwan after Lai’s national day speech: Sources
TAIPEI - 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.
Taiwan President William Lai declares China not the ‘Motherland’ of Taiwan
President William Lai of Taiwan stated that the People’s Republic of China (PRC) cannot be considered the “Motherland” of the people of Taiwan. Lai made this remark during a speech at a Double Ten National Day gala in Taipei on Friday,
'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.
'Impossible' for China to be Taiwan's motherland, Lai Ching-te says
TAIPEI (Reuters) -- 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 president says ‘impossible’ for mainland China to be the motherland
Taiwan’s president Lai Ching-te said it was “impossible” for mainland China to become the self-governing island’s motherland, claiming that Taiwan had older political roots. “In terms of age, it is absolutely impossible for the People’s Republic of China to become the motherland of the Republic of China’s people,
President Lai Says China Cannot Be Taiwan's 'Motherland' - TaiwanPlus News
President Lai Ching-te's comments that China cannot be Taiwan's motherland are proving controversial, with opposition lawmakers calling his words needlessly provocative.
PRC Not Taiwan's Motherland as ROC Is Older, Says Lai - TaiwanPlus News
Speaking at a National Day Event at Taipei Dome, President Lai Ching-te said the People’s Republic of China could not be the "motherland" to people in the Republic of China (Taiwan), whose founding predates that of the PRC.
'Absolutely Impossible' For China To Become Taiwan's 'Motherland,' Says President Lai Ching Te Amid Rising Pressure From Team Xi Jinping
In a bold statement ahead of Taiwan’s national day, Lai Ching-te has firmly asserted that it is “absolutely impossible” for ...
朝日新聞社1d
Taiwan ruling party's Lai takes initial lead in presidential vote
Lai, Taiwan's vice president, reached more than three million votes by early evening after polls closed at 4 p.m. (0800 GMT), according by to a running tally by Taiwanese media, putting him ...
The Bulwark4h
Stepping Up U.S. Deterrence in Taiwan
TO DATE, THE UNITED STATES HAS DONE A CREDIBLE JOB of helping Taiwan deter a formal military attack by China—mainly by ...
international.thenewslens2h
Harris Shares Ambiguous Position Over “Hypothetical” Chinese Invasion Of Taiwan
Vice-Presidential candidate Kamala Harris spoke about her stance on Taiwan and China in an interview. She stated the ...
Taiwan’s Tsai Ing-wen to strengthen Europe ties in first overseas trip since stepping down
Lai’s office said he had instructed Taiwan’s National Security Council and Ministry of Foreign Affairs to “carefully plan the ...