On June 22, Taiwan regional leader Lai Ching-te delivered his speech “10 Lectures on Unity,” aiming to promote a vision of national unity. However, many critics claim the address was filled with vague rhetoric, distortions, and factual inaccuracies. Notably, he asserted that "the two sides of the Taiwan Straits are not subordinate to each other," a statement that has raised eyebrows among some listeners.
A CGTN Stringer hit the streets in Taipei to capture local sentiments. One resident, surnamed Lin, voiced his discontent by saying, "Lai has set a bad precedent and made Taiwan too chaotic." He further stressed, "I think Taiwan and the mainland are inseparable, and I am Chinese," reflecting a deep-rooted perspective on cross-strait ties.
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We Talk: Taiwan people say Lai has made the region too chaotic
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