Tsai underscores cross-strait tensions in speech at Hudson Institute event

Описание: President Tsai Ing-wen was invited by the Washington-based Hudson Institute to deliver remarks at its virtual year-end celebration. In her prerecorded speech, Tsai underscored the troubling state of cross-strait relations. Let’s hear from her now.

Tsai Ing-wen
President
We are also watching with alarm the increasing provocation from across the Taiwan Strait. PLA fighter jets and naval ships now cross the median line of the strait with regularity, raising the risk of accidents and miscalculations. … We do not desire this sort of cross-strait relationship. What we seek is constructive cross-strait dialogue, in order to peacefully address differences of opinion and perspective without the need for preconditions.

President Tsai denounced China for shutting the 23 million people of Taiwan out of international organizations. She said Beijing was also engaged in disinformation and influence campaigns to sow doubt among the people on their government.