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Taiwan Rejects China Claims And Urges End To Hostile Rhetoric
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News18•12-10-2026, 17:15
Taiwan Rejects China Claims And Urges End To Hostile Rhetoric
- •Taiwan has urged China to abandon threats of force and hostile rhetoric following President William Lai's National Day address.
- •President Lai reaffirmed Taiwan's commitment to peace and freedom while stating that the island will not accept subordination.
- •Taiwan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs rejected Beijing's claims, asserting that the future of Taiwan can only be decided by its 23 million people.
- •The United States and various experts welcomed President Lai's speech for maintaining a moderate and pragmatic tone on cross-strait relations.
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Taiwan urged China to stop its hostile rhetoric and coercion following President William Lai's reaffirmation of Taiwan's commitment to peace, freedom, and openness to exchanges during his Double Ten National Day address.
China's Taiwan Affairs Office criticized Lai's remarks, accusing him of distorting the truth and misleading the public while reiterating that Taiwan is part of China and its future must be decided jointly by all Chinese people.
The United States Department of State welcomed President William Lai's remarks, expressing appreciation for his commitment to maintaining peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait.
