Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te delivers his address during National Day celebrations in front of the Presidential Office in Taipei on Oct. 10, 2024. Sung Pi-lung/The Epoch Times
The U.S. State Department said the Chinese military drills were ‘unwarranted.’
TAIPEI, Taiwan—Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te criticized China for undermining regional peace and stability, after the Chinese military launched a new round of drills around the island.
The U.S. State Department said the Chinese military drills were ‘unwarranted.’
TAIPEI, Taiwan—Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te criticized China for undermining regional peace and stability, after the Chinese military launched a new round of drills around the island.
Lai, who took office in May, said in a Facebook post at noon on Oct. 14 that he had convened a meeting with his national security team and that his government had full knowledge of the Chinese military’s activities at the earliest possible moment.
“In the face of external threats, I would like to reassure my fellow citizens that the government will continue to defend the democratic and free constitutional system, protect democratic Taiwan, and safeguard national security,” Lai said…… continue reading
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