Taiwan's president says Beijing remains the obstacle for resuming cross-strait exchanges

In this photo released by the Taiwan Presidential Office, Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te waves with the Taiwanese flag during a flag-raising ceremony in Taipei, Taiwan, Jan. 1, 2025.

Taiwan’s President Lai Ching-te reiterated his administration’s willingness to welcome equal and dignified exchanges with China but said Beijing remains the obstacle for both sides to resume regular exchanges.