Taiwan’s Premier William Lai described himself as a pro-independence advocate in response to questions in parliament. Photo: CNA
Taiwan’s Premier William Lai described himself as a pro-independence advocate in response to questions in parliament. Photo: CNA
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Taiwan’s new premier risks Beijing’s wrath after affirming support for island’s independence

William Lai becomes first holder of his position to explicitly endorse island’s separate status from mainland China

Lawrence Chung
Lawrence Chung

Updated: 10:24pm, 27 Sep, 2017

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Taiwan’s Premier William Lai described himself as a pro-independence advocate in response to questions in parliament. Photo: CNA
Taiwan’s Premier William Lai described himself as a pro-independence advocate in response to questions in parliament. Photo: CNA
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