Cross-Strait Tensions Flare: Taiwan’s Sovereignty Stance Ignites Beijing’s Fury
Cross-Strait Tensions Flare: Taiwan’s Sovereignty Stance Ignites Beijing’s Fury A renewed war of words has erupted between Beijing and Taipei, intensifying long-standing cross-strait tensions. The latest flashpoint centers on assertive remarks from Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te, who has unequivocally declared Taiwan to be “of course a country,” directly challenging China’s unwavering claim of sovereignty over the self-governed island. President Lai, in a series of recent speeches aimed at fostering national unity, has emphasized that Taiwan’s future must be determined democratically…