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Taiwan's Lai welcomes US-China talks amid Beijing's criticism

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Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te has expressed support for dialogue between Washington and Beijing, aiming to de-escalate tensions and reduce the risk of war. While Lai's recent address emphasized cooperation among democracies for regional peace and respect for Taiwan's right to exist, Beijing criticized the speech. The Taiwan Affairs Office accused Lai of harboring "sinister motives" and attempting to provoke confrontation across the Taiwan Strait, labeling him a "pragmatic worker for Taiwan independence." AI

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Amber Wang ·

    Taiwanese leader welcomes talks between Washington and Beijing ‘to reduce risk of war’

    Taiwanese leader William Lai Ching-te has welcomed talks between Washington and Beijing aimed at reducing the risk of conflict. Lai’s annual Double Tenth address, marking the anniversary of the foundation of the Republic of China, Taiwan’s official name, also called for democraci…

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