Taiwan: President Lai defiant on anniversary of China battle – DW – 10/25/2024
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Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te made the comments during an event on the Kinmen islands off China's coast, which Taiwan controls. China sees Taiwan as part of its territory and has labeled Lai a "dangerous separatist."

Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te made the comments during an event on the Kinmen islands off China’s coast, which Taiwan controls. China sees Taiwan as part of its territory and has labeled Lai a “dangerous separatist.”

Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te on Friday said that Taiwan would not give up an inch of its territory as he visited the Kinmen islands off the coast of China.

Lai was speaking at an event marking the 75th anniversary of the victory over communist forces in the Battle of Guningtou that saw the Kinmen and the Matsu islands fall under the control of Taiwan.