President Lai Ching-te firmly rejected dialogue with China via Taiwan’s opposition parties, citing sovereignty concerns and differing ideological stances. He reaffirmed the DPP’s position of mutual respect, national defense, and international democratic alliances in managing cross-strait relations.
Taiwan’s Coast Guard has strongly refuted China’s claim of conducting "law enforcement patrols" near Kinmen, calling the incursions "malicious harassment." The rising tensions follow an increase in Chinese coast guard presence near the Taiwan-controlled island.
