VERIFIED QUOTE · reported 2026-10-10
“We are open to exchanges but will not accept subordination,”
William Lai Ching-te · said 2026-10-10 · reported 2026-10-10
In his National Day speech, Lai said Taiwan is open to exchanges but will not accept subordination.
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