China has been strongly condemned by Taiwanese President Lai Ching-TE for a speech aimed at a assembly of 23 million people of democracy to stand up to their larger neighbor-back and back, which illustrates the promotion of the cross average.
Lai “inadvertently spread the separatist remarks about” Tai -wanese independence “,” on Tuesday, he said on Tuesday’s commentary on Tuesday and added “was a provocation that was strong and harmful”. He also called Lai as Litany of names such as “Warmaker”, and at the same time said that his notes show “madness”.
A comment on the flagship of the Chinese ruling Communist Party newspaper is followed by Lai in Sunday’s speech that he hoped that Taiwan “can” protect themselves together. He added that “No matter what name we call ourselves, we are an independent country.”
The exchange offers a reminder that Taiwanese independence is a red line for China. Beijing refused to deal with Lai since he took office last May, because he did not recognize his opinion that Tai -wan is part of China. For this reason, the military pressure on his government increased, as evidenced by the Folk Liberation Army, which broadcast dozens of war aircraft last week through the key dividing line on the Tai -Wan Strait.
Lai has made the pressure of China’s pressure and the preparation of Taiwan for a potential conflict for his government priority. His Sunday speech was the first of 10 to plan topics in the next few months, such as national defense and crossing problems that they claim to combine Taiwan together.
Lai’s future addresses are likely to draw a similarly strong refutation from China, may escalate tensions and complicate foreign policy for the US. Washington is the most important military supporter in Taipei and wants to avoid unnecessary struggle with Beijing.
Lai and its predecessor, Tsai Ing-Wen, have made similar remarks about independence in the past. Lai said it during his speech inauguration last May, which led to harsh criticism from China. TSAI used this phrase in an interview for the BBC 2020.
Chinese fear is that Lai goes beyond these words and formalizes independence with steps such as writing in the Constitution. In the past, Lai has pledged to adhere to the current state of ties to the Straits, and the Taipei officials summarized the chances of conflict with China in the foreseeable future.
Addresses also come when Lai and Tai -Wan’s ruling democratic progressive party try to remember and replace opposition legislators. The purpose of the strategy is to provide DPP most of the legislative choir, which is a change that would allow it to increase military expenses through a special budget.
The opposition Kuomintang prefers to close links to China and criticized Lai’s speech and stated that it is aimed at supporting the efforts to appeal. She said Lai should focus on problems that people care about, such as business negotiations, real estate prices and crime.
With the help of Jing Li and Josh Xiao.
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