TANG PRIZE/Economist Jeffrey Sachs on Taiwan-China frictions: 'We all should want peace'
06/18/2022 08:58 PM
Renowned economist Jeffrey Sachs, who has been named this year's Tang Prize laureate in sustainable development, commented Saturday on the rising tensions between Taiwan and China, saying it is important for both sides to aim for peace and keep the lines of communication open.
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