Taiwan regional leader Lai Ching-te’s recent speech, titled '10 Lectures on Unity,' has sparked backlash among residents of Taipei, with many calling it 'divisive' and 'chaotic.' During the address, Lai controversially claimed the island of Taiwan and the Chinese mainland are 'not subordinate to each other,' misrepresenting historical context and UN Resolution 2758, which reaffirmed the One-China principle in 1971.
🚨 CGTN Stringer hit the streets to hear local reactions. 'Lai has set a bad precedent,' said a resident surnamed Lin. 'He’s made Taiwan too chaotic. We’re inseparable from the mainland—I am Chinese.' The sentiment echoes growing concerns over strained cross-strait ties under Lai’s leadership.
Experts warn Lai’s rhetoric risks destabilizing regional stability, while residents urge dialogue to bridge divides. As tensions simmer, many young people in Taiwan are calling for clarity—and unity—in uncertain times. 🌉✨
