Beijing slams Taiwan’s Lai as ‘destroyer’ of peace after anniversary speech

Beijing condemned Taiwanese leader William Lai Ching-te as a 'destroyer' of cross-strait peace following his second anniversary speech in office. The accusation comes amid tensions related to recent US President Donald Trump's remarks on Taiwan independence after his state visit to Beijing. China's Taiwan Affairs Office labeled Lai's remarks as filled with lies, deception, hostility and confrontation.