Taiwan inauguration

William Lai’s critics cry foul over Taiwanese leader’s ‘tougher than expected’ inauguration speech

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William Lai’s critics cry foul over Taiwanese leader’s ‘tougher than expected’ inauguration speech

He also urged the island’s residents not to harbour any illusions about Beijing. “So long as China refuses to renounce the use of force against Taiwan, all of us in Taiwan ought to understand that even if we accept the entirety of China’s position and give up our sovereignty, China’s ambition to annex Taiwan will … Read more

Mainland China’s top spy agency vows to fight ‘Taiwan independence’ ahead of William Lai’s inauguration

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Mainland China’s top spy agency vows to fight ‘Taiwan independence’ ahead of William Lai’s inauguration

The article also called on Beijing’s secret service agencies to “help advance the reunification of China”. Incoming Taiwan cabinet to feature fresh faces but security left to old hands Chen’s article, published just weeks before the inauguration of Taiwanese president-elect William Lai Ching-te, is the second time this year that Beijing’s top anti-spy body has … Read more