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.
It's impossible for China to be our motherland, says Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te
China considers Taiwan to be a breakaway province and is committed to the reunification of the self-ruled island with the mainland and has not ruled out the use of force for reunification
'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 Communist China to claim Taiwan as its motherland. This declaration emphasizes Taiwan’s historical government,
China likely to launch military drills around Taiwan after president's national speech, sources say
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,
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.
US stresses desire for peaceful resolution of Taiwan disputes
China’s communist party watches the speeches of Taiwan’s leaders closely during the island’s celebrations on October 10 ...
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The Republic of China Gets Set for Its National Day
Under a portrait of Sun Yat-sen, Taiwan's president, Lai Ching-te, accepts the Seal of the Republic of China from the ...
Jimmy Lai's son claims father is being treated inhumanely in Hong Kong prison
Sebastian Lai, the son of Jimmy Lai, provides an update on his father being held in solitary confinement in Hong Kong and ...
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Lai’s address draws mixed reactions
President William Lai’s (賴清德) “motherland” remarks at the Double Ten National Day gala on Saturday received mixed reaction, ...
Jimmy Lai’s Hong Kong Lawyers Say He Has Access to Medical Care
Imprisoned former Hong Kong media mogul Jimmy Lai has access to medical treatment, daylight and regular exercise, according ...
Mainland spokesperson slams Lai Ching-te's ‘motherland’ fallacy
No matter what kind of "historical paradox" or weird "Taiwan independence" narrative Lai Ching-te puts forward, he cannot ...
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 ...