Radio Taiwan International
Date: 2017-09-29
Premier William Lai has promised to maintain the status quo across the Taiwan Strait
Lai has pledged to maintain cross-strait status quo. (CNA photo)
under the leadership of President Tsai Ing-wen. Lai was speaking Friday at the legislature.
Lai’s comments come on the heels of remarks made earlier at the legislature. On Tuesday, Lai said Taiwan is an independent sovereignty and that he supports Taiwan’s independence.
His remarks have been interpreted as an intrusion into President Tsai’s prerogative. But Lai said he was simply talking about his personal views.
“My personal stance remains unchanged, but cross-strait policy is the president’s prerogative. My Cabinet, under the leadership of President Tsai Ing-wen, will maintain the cross-strait status quo and peaceful development. On the other hand, [we] will safeguard Taiwan’s sovereignty and ensure the lifestyle of the Taiwanese people, which means democracy, freedom and human rights,” said Lai.
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