Double Tenth Day

Taiwan leader William Lai says Beijing has no authority over island in Double Tenth speech

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Taiwan leader William Lai says Beijing has no authority over island in Double Tenth speech

Taiwan’s leader William Lai Ching-te said in a speech on Double Tenth Day that mainland China has no authority to represent the island as the two sides are not subordinate to each other – remarks that are likely to provoke Beijing. In marking the 113th anniversary of its founding Lai said, “The Republic of China … Read more

Taiwan revives ROC red, white and blue for Double Tenth day as DPP loses legislative sway

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Taiwan revives ROC red, white and blue for Double Tenth day as DPP loses legislative sway

The logo for the island’s official events and publicity materials is in red, white and blue, the colours of its flag, and features a red plum blossom, the symbol of the Republic of China (ROC), the island’s official title. Double Tenth Day, celebrated on October 10, commemorates the start of the 1911 revolution that led … Read more