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Taiwan President Open to Talks with China After Drills

May 26, 2024 1 min read

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Taiwan's President, Lai Ching-te, has expressed his willingness to collaborate with China on fostering "mutual understanding and reconciliation." This statement comes after China conducted military drills around Taiwan in response to Lai's inauguration speech. China claims Taiwan as part of its territory and has labeled Lai a "dangerous separatist."

In the wake of the drills, Lai called for a resumption of communications with Beijing, which have been severed since 2016. He emphasized the importance of regional stability and thanked international allies, including the United States, for their concern over the situation. Despite Lai's overtures, China has increased its military and political pressure on Taiwan, maintaining a near-daily presence of naval vessels, drones, and warplanes around the island.

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