Beijing claims democratically governed Taiwan as its own territory
TAIPEI - China has no right to represent Taiwan, but the island is willing to work with Beijing to combat challenges like climate change, Taiwan President Lai Ching-te said on Thursday, striking both a firm and a conciliatory tone, drawing anger from China.
"On this land, democracy and freedom are growing and thriving. The People's Republic of China has no right to represent Taiwan," he said. China's Taiwan Affairs Office said Lai was a stubborn adherent of Taiwan independence, full of confrontational thinking, "constantly provoking troubles and deliberately aggravating cross-strait tensions".
"And we hope that it will take up its international responsibilities and, along with Taiwan, contribute to the peace, security, and prosperity of the region and the globe," he said.Taiwanese and Western officials have warned China could stage more military drills in response to his speech. "They are ready and waiting," the official said, adding that Taiwan is watching the situation closely.
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