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‘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.
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,
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.
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.
'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.
Former Taiwan president Tsai to make sensitive Prague visit
Former Taiwan president Tsai Ing-wen will visit the Czech Republic this month, Taiwan's presidential office said on Monday, a ...
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TSMC could account for 24% of Taiwan’s electricity consumption by 2030
According to a new report from S&P Global, the company’s electricity consumption currently accounts for eight percent of ...
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Taiwan detects 27 Chinese military aircraft around island
Taiwan’s Ministry of National Defense detected 27 Chinese military aircraft near its Air Defense Identification Zone.
China could wage economic war on Taiwan to force surrender, report says
U.S. military officials and analysts have for years warned of possible armed attacks or blockades by China on the ...
How TSMC-affiliated families from Taiwan are adjusting to life in metro Phoenix
Moving from Taiwain to Arizona for TSMC jobs has meant big cultural adjustments. Here's how families are coping and what it ...
Exploding Pagers Got 'Attention' in Taiwan, Bilateral Ties Strong, Israel Envoy Says
Security sources have said Israel was responsible for the pagers, carrying the name of Taiwan-based Gold Apollo, that detonated last month in Lebanon in a deadly blow to Iran-backed Hezbollah. Israel ...
Former Taiwan president Tsai to make sensitive Prague visit, sources say
Former Taiwan president Tsai Ing-wen will visit the Czech Republic this month, three sources briefed on the matter told ...
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 ...