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President Lai Says Autocracy is the Crime, Not democracy
發布於 2024-06-25 10:50:13
President Lai Ching-te said that autocracy (專制主義), not democracy (民主主義), is deserving of punishment (懲罰).
The president's remarks come in response to the recent threat (威脅) by Chinese authorities (大陸官員) imposing the death penalty (死刑) on "diehard" advocates (頑固的支持者) of Taiwan independence (臺獨).
The President added that China has no right nor jurisdiction (管轄權) to punish Taiwanese people for expressing their opinions or stances, stating that according to China's logic, not supporting unification (不支持統一) is the same as supporting Taiwan independence (等於支持台灣獨立).
Lai called on (呼籲) China to accept the existence of the Republic of China and engage in exchanges (交流) with Taiwan's democratically-elected government.
He said that's the only way to protect the welfare (福利) of those on both sides of the Taiwan Strait (台灣海峽兩岸).
The president also expressed condolences (表示慰問) to those impacted by the deadly rain in southern China and said he hopes post-disaster reconstruction (災後重建) goes well.
Lai welcomes Saint Kitts and Nevis PM with military salute
發布於 2024-06-25 10:50:13
Meanwhile,
President Lai Ching-te welcomed Saint Kitts and Nevis Prime Minister (聖克里斯多福及尼維總理) Terrence Drew with a military salute ceremony (軍禮儀式) in Taipei Monday.
Lai said that Drew's frequent visits to Taiwan demonstrated the nation's high regard for bilateral ties (雙邊關係).
This is Drew's second state visit (國事訪問) since taking office in August 2022.
Both leaders emphasized shared values of democracy and human rights (人權) and expressed commitment to deepening cooperation (深化合作) since their diplomatic relations began in 1983.
President Lai also thanked Drew for calling for justice and demonstrating staunch support for Taiwan on the international stage (國際舞台).
Drew said his ongoing trip to Taiwan held "great importance", and thanked Taiwan for its support and technical assistance (技術援助) and underscored Taiwan's significant global economic role and contributions to various global challenges.
The visit included a 21-gun salute and national anthems (國歌), with both Drew and Lai inspecting honor guards.
Drew's delegation, which arrived Saturday for a five-day visit, includes his wife and senior cabinet members.
EU has plan to use Russian frozen assets: Foreign Policy Chief
發布於 2024-06-25 10:50:13
The European Union's foreign policy chief (歐盟外交政策負責人) says a plan has been devised to ensure (確保) Ukraine receives funds through Russian frozen assets (凍結的俄羅斯資產).
EU foreign ministers convened (召開會議) on how to navigate Hungary's opposition to support for Kyiv.
Charles de Ledesma reports.
Israel Hamas latest
發布於 2024-06-25 10:50:14
The viability (可行性) of a U.S.-backed proposal to wind down the war in Gaza is in doubt ... after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he would only agree to a “partial” cease-fire deal (部分停火協議) that would not end the war.
His comments were made in an interview with a pro-Netanyahu Israeli TV channel and sparked an uproar (引起強烈反應) from families of hostages held by Hamas.
This comes as Israel's Defence Minister (國防部長) Yoav Gallant is in Washington DC for what he's describing as "critical" talks (關鍵會談) on the fighting in Gaza and escalating tensions on the border with Lebanon, exchanges of fire ch are stoking fears of an all-out war (全面戰爭).
Benji Hyer reports.