‘Impossible’ for Communist China to become our motherland as we’re older, Taiwan’s president argues

'Absolutely Impossible' For China To Become Taiwan's 'Motherland,' Says President Lai Ching Te Amid Rising Pressure From Team Xi Jinping

In a bold statement ahead of Taiwan’s national day, Lai Ching-te has firmly asserted that it is “absolutely impossible” for Communist China to claim Taiwan as its motherland. This declaration emphasizes Taiwan’s historical government, which predates the People’s Republic of China. The comments have sparked criticism from Taiwan’s opposition party, the Kuomintang, accusing Lai of inciting political confrontation. What Happened: During a speech at…

Communist China Is Not Taiwan’s Motherland, Taiwan President Says

TAIPEI, Taiwan—Democratic Taiwan is older than Communist China and thus it is wrong for Beijing to call itself the motherland, according to the island’s President Lai Ching-te. Lai made the comments during a speech at a gala at the Taipei Dome on Oct. 5, ahead of Taiwan’s National Day on Oct. 10. Taiwan, officially called the Republic of China (ROC), celebrates its 113th birthday on this year’s National Day. The People’s Republic of China (PRC),…

It's impossible for China to be our motherland, says Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te

China considers Taiwan to be a breakaway province and is committed to the reunification of the self-ruled island with the mainland and has not ruled out the use of force for reunification

‘Impossible’ for Communist China to become our motherland as we’re older, Taiwan’s president argues

It is “absolutely impossible” for the People’s Republic of China to become Taiwan’s motherland because the island’s government is older, Taiwan’s president said ahead of the island’s national day celebrations.

Taiwan’s president is doubling down on sticking it to Beijing, saying China can’t be the ‘motherland’ because its government is younger

Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te on Sunday challenged the idea that mainland China is Taiwan’s “motherland,” saying the island’s government is older than Beijing’s. The comment from Lai, who took office in May, is the latest in the leader’s series of barbs toward China’s claim that Taiwan is part of its sovereign territory. Speaking at a party for Taiwan’s upcoming National Day on October 10, Lai said the Republic of China’s government, which go…

Taiwan's president is doubling down on sticking it to Beijing, saying China can't be the 'motherland' because its government is younger

Taiwan's president, Lai Ching-te, has increasingly challenged the arguments and rhetoric that Beijing has used for years to promote Taiwan as its sovereign territory.Annabelle Chih/Getty ImagesLai Ching-te on Sunday said it's "impossible" that China would become Taiwan's "motherland."He cited the ages of Beijing and Taipei's governments, saying that China's is far younger.The statement is yet another of Lai's challenges to Beijing, as cross-stra…