Taiwanese president Lai Ching Te says he hopes to have healthy and orderly exchanges with Beijing

Summary

Chinese President Xi Jinping reiterated in his New Year’s speech that Taiwan’s “reunification” with China is inevitable.

China has escalated military activity around Taiwan, including frequent incursions near the island and sanctions on U.S.-linked companies over arms sales to Taipei.

Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te rejected Beijing’s claims, stating Taiwan’s future can only be decided by its people.

Lai also criticized China’s restrictions on travel and education exchanges with Taiwan, calling for dignified, reciprocal relations based on goodwill and equality.

  • etuomaalaEnglish
    215·
    5 days ago

    You may not be aware, but this is a very tired talking point from the propaganda departments of empires everywhere and I’m so far beyond tired of hearing it. So is everybody. It even has a name: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Whataboutism

    The empires use it to shut down all criticism of anything they do. That is why everybody here is reacting to you the way they are.

    • Crikeste@lemm.eeEnglish
      412·
      5 days ago

      Comparing actions, especially when people are so fervently against one side, is not tired. If you’re going to “call something bad”, you’d better look inward and make sure your heart isn’t wrapped in hypocrisy.