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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.
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'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.
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.
'Impossible' for People's Republic of China to be our motherland, Taiwan president says
Chinese President Xi Jinping delivers his speech at a dinner marking the 75th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China, at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, Sept. 30, 2024.
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.
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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.
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'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 ...