China says Taiwan leader's inaugural speech sent "dangerous signal"

China accused Taiwan's new leader, Lai Ching-te, of sending a "dangerous signal" in his inaugural speech Monday by "stubbornly" seeking the island's independence and making provocations that could undermine cross-strait peace and stability.Chen Binhua, a spokesman for the State Council Taiwan Affairs Office, said in a statement Lai "wantonly advocated separatism, incited cross-strait confrontation and sought independence by relying on foreign support" in his speech after taking office earlier in the day.Lai has ignored mainstream public opinion on the island, which seeks peace and developme…READ FULL ARTICLE