On National Day, Taiwan calls on China to open meaningful dialogue

Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen delivers a speech during National Day celebrations in front of the Presidential Building in Taipei, Taiwan, Saturday (Oct 10, 2020). Tsai said Saturday she has hopes for less tensions with China and in the region if Beijing will listen to Taipei’s concerns, alter its approach and restart dialogue with the self-ruled island democracy. - AP

TAIPEH. OCT 10 (dpa): In a National Day address, Taiwan's President Tsai Ing-wen on Saturday said Taiwan is willing to enter into a dialogue with Beijing as democracy, peace and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific are currently facing serious challenges.

"As long as the Beijing authorities are willing to resolve antagonisms and improve cross-strait relations, while parity and dignity are maintained, we are willing to work together to facilitate meaningful dialogue," Tsai said in a down-sized ceremony amid the Covid-19 pandemic.