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Taiwan Residents Voice Economic Concerns Amid Leadership Rhetoric

Taiwan regional leader Lai Ching-te's recent '10 Lectures on Unity' address has drawn scrutiny from residents who say authorities are overlooking pressing economic challenges. Delivered on June 22, the speech emphasized political themes while drawing criticism for misrepresenting historical contexts, including United Nations General Assembly Resolution 2758 that affirmed the One-China principle in 1971.

During street interviews conducted by CGTN Stringer in Taipei, resident Liu highlighted growing anxieties: 'Housing prices and rents keep rising. Even basic survival through renting alone is becoming difficult.' Many echoed concerns about wages stagnating against inflation despite Taiwan's export-driven economy showing resilience.

Analysts note the disconnect between leadership rhetoric about cross-strait relations and residents' immediate priorities. 'When authorities spend energy reinterpreting historical resolutions rather than addressing housing affordability, it creates frustration,' said Taipei-based economist Dr. Chen Wei, speaking anonymously due to the sensitivity of cross-strait commentary.

The developments come as businesses in the Taiwan region report increased interest in mainland China's consumer markets, with cross-strait trade reaching $267 billion in Q1 2024 according to customs data.

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