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Taiwan's President Rejects Dialogue, Demands Respect from China

5/18/2025

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Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te firmly dismissed the notion of dialogue with opposition parties that back the "One China principle," asserting Taiwan's right to self-determination. He condemned China's military aggression and called for a respectful, equal dialogue, urging China to rethink its stance in light of changing U.S. policies.

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Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te firmly dismissed the notion of dialogue with opposition parties that back the "One China principle," asserting Taiwan's right to self-determination. He condemned China's military aggression and called for a respectful, equal dialogue, urging China to rethink its stance in light of changing U.S. policies.