
Taiwan Leader Lai’s Separatist Remarks Spark Cross-Strait Tensions
Taiwan region leader Lai Ching-te faces backlash over separatist speech as cross-strait tensions rise, impacting regional stability and economic ties.
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Taiwan region leader Lai Ching-te faces backlash over separatist speech as cross-strait tensions rise, impacting regional stability and economic ties.
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