HOPEFUL COEXISTENCE: President Tsai Ing-wen said that the most pressing issue is how both sides of the Taiwan Strait can coexist in mutual respect and goodwill
Taipei Times
Date: Oct 11, 2020.
By: Staff writer, with CNA
A girl with Taiwan’s national flag painted on her face smiles at Double Ten National Day celebrations in Taipei yesterday.
Photo: Chiang Ying-ying, AP
“At this stage, the most pressing cross-strait issue is to discuss how we can live in peace and coexist based on mutual respect, goodwill and understanding,” Tsai told Double Ten National Day participants.
“As long as the Beijing authorities are willing to resolve antagonisms and improve cross-strait relations, while parity and dignity are maintained, we are willing to work together to facilitate meaningful dialogue,” she said.
Tsai’s statement follows a further deterioration of already sour cross-strait relations as Taiwan and the US have shown closer engagement, such as high-level visits by US officials and more arms sales to Taiwan. [FULL STORY]
