In his first address since being inaugurated as president, Lai Ching-te said peace was the ‘only option’ and called on China to stop making political and military threats towards Taiwan.
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Lai said the new government would make no concessions on democracy and freedom and asked for new cooperation between China and Taiwan, starting with tourism and student links. He continued: ‘Let us together pursue peace and mutual prosperity’
Taiwan’s new president takes office and calls on China to cease its hostile actions ► https://www.theguardian.com/world/article/2024/may/20/lai-ching-te-taiwan-new-president
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