Talk of the day -- Lai criticized for remarks on cross-strait ties

Tainan Mayor Lai Ching-te of the opposition Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) has just wrapped up his first visit to China since he assumed duties as the head of the southern city in 2010. During his two-day visit to Shanghai that ended Saturday, he spoke in favor of more exchanges and cooperation between Taiwan and China.

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