As Taiwan’s Lai Ching-te prepares Pacific nation visits, China vows to ‘resolutely crush’ any attempts at independence

[HKFP] - 11/28/2024

China on Thursday vowed to “resolutely crush” any attempts for Taiwan independence, as the self-ruled island’s President Lai Ching-te is set to embark on an overseas trip. Beijing claims Taiwan as its own territory and baulks at any official contact Taipei has with other countries. Responding to (…)



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