'Absolutely Impossible' For China To Become Taiwan's 'Motherland,' Says President Lai Ching Te Amid Rising Pressure From Team Xi Jinping

In a bold statement ahead of Taiwan’s national day, Lai Ching-te has firmly asserted that it is “absolutely impossible” for Communist China to claim Taiwan as its motherland. This declaration emphasizes Taiwan’s historical government, which predates the People’s Republic of China. The comments have sparked criticism from Taiwan’s opposition party, the Kuomintang, accusing Lai of inciting political confrontation.

What Happened: During a speech at a concert in Taipei, Lai highlighted the historical roots of Taiwan’s government, the Republic of China (ROC), which was founded in 1912 and ruled mainland China before relocating to Taiwan after losing a civil war to Mao Zedong‘s forces. The People’s Republic of China (PRC) was established in 1949, and since then, ...

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