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Beijing accuses Taiwan's Lai of destroying cross-strait peace

Beijing has accused Taiwanese leader William Lai Ching-te of undermining peace across the Taiwan Strait. This condemnation follows Lai's speech marking his second anniversary in power, during which he asserted Taiwan's firm stance against mainland pressure. Beijing's Taiwan Affairs Office criticized Lai's remarks as deceptive and confrontational, labeling him a "destroyer of cross-strait peace." AI

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Beijing accuses Taiwan's Lai of destroying cross-strait peace

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Lawrence Chung ·

    Beijing slams Lai as ‘destroyer’ of peace after leader’s anniversary speech

    Beijing has accused Taiwanese leader William Lai Ching-te of “destroying cross-strait peace” shortly after he gave a speech to mark his second anniversary in power in the wake of Donald Trump’s remarks on Taiwan independence. The State Council’s Taiwan Affairs Office (TAO) said o…