The centennial of the Whampoa Military Academy became a platform for Taiwan’s President William Lai Ching-te to address a growing concern. He argued that the fate of Taiwan should rest solely with its inhabitants, challenging China’s expansive claims over the island. China counters this, positing Taiwan as an integral part of its rejuvenation and urging […]
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