Taiwan President Calls on Beijing to Change Behavior in Order to Hold Talks

Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen (C) speaks during the National Day in front of the Presidential Office in Taipei, Taiwan, on Oct. 10, 2020. Sam Yeh/AFP via Getty Images

TAIPEI, Taiwan—Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen said she wanted to have “meaningful dialogue” with China but only when Beijing was willing to drop its antagonism and show mutual respect, in a speech on Oct. 10 when Taiwan celebrated its National Day.

“We are committed to upholding cross-strait stability, but this is not something Taiwan can shoulder alone; it is the joint responsibility of both sides,” Tsai said.