TAIPEI (Reuters): Taiwan wants dialogue with China but cannot accept its proposal for “one country, two systems”, President Tsai Ing-wen said on Wednesday (May 20), calling for both sides to find a way to co-exist.
In a speech after being sworn in for her second and final term in office, Ms Tsai said relations between Taiwan and China had reached an historical turning point.
"Here, I want to reiterate the words 'peace, parity, democracy, and dialogue'. We will not accept the Beijing authorities’ use of 'one country, two systems' to downgrade Taiwan and undermine the cross-strait status quo. We stand fast by this principle," Tsai said. China has stepped up its military drills near Taiwan since Tsai’s re-election, flying fighter jets into the island’s air space and sailing warships around Taiwan.
Malaysia Latest News, Malaysia Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Taiwan wants talks with China, but not '1 country, 2 systems'President Tsai Ing-wen says both sides need to find a way to coexist. FMTNews China Taiwan
Read more »
China reports six new Covid-19 cases, including one in WuhanSHANGHAI (Reuters): China reported six confirmed coronavirus cases for May 18, including a new case in Wuhan, the health authority said on Tuesday (May 19), compared to seven a day earlier.
Read more »
Taiwan says membership won't be discussed at WHO meetingTAIPEI: Taiwan on Monday (May 18) said its exclusion from the World Health Organisation (WHO) will not be raised at the global health body's annual policy meeting this week because allies want to focus on the fight against the coronavirus. Taiwan had only some 400 infections and seven deaths.
Read more »
No new Covid-19 cases in Taiwan for 12 straight days | The Malaysian InsightNo new Covid-19 cases in Taiwan for 12 straight days
Read more »
Taiwan tells US it is complying with N. Korea sanctionsIsland nation says it is a responsible member of the international community. FMTNews Taiwan
Read more »