Taiwan’s President Says Wants to Work With China After Drills

Taiwan President Lai Ching-te speaks during a visit to inspect military troops in Taoyuan on May 23, 2024. Sam Yeh / AFP

By Dene-Hern Chen

Taiwan’s new president said Sunday he was still ready to work with China, despite this week’s military drills around the self-ruled island.

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