Taiwan's president says Beijing remains the obstacle for resuming cross-strait exchanges

Taiwan’s President Lai Ching-te reiterated his administration’s willingness to welcome equal and dignified exchanges with China but said Beijing remains the obstacle for both sides to resume regular exchanges. "Taiwan hopes to have healthy and orderly exchanges with China under the principle of reciprocal dignity, and [Beijing] can cooperate with Taiwan openly and generously," Lai said during his first New Year address since becoming president in May 2024. He added that China’s attempt to weaken...