Talk Shows

Oct 15, 2024
1 min read
1 min read

President Lai Vows to ‘Protect Democratic Taiwan’ as China Holds Military Exercises Encircling the Island

President Lai Vows to ‘Protect Democratic Taiwan’ as China Holds Military Exercises Encircling the Island
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.

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

https://www.theepochtimes.com/china/president-lai-vows-to-protect-democratic-taiwan-as-china-holds-military-exercises-encircling-the-island-5740911


 

Ad

Leave a Comment

Guest 1742369513192
0/2000
The Epoch Times Singapore
The Epoch Times' vision is to be recognised as the ‘paper of record,’ the world’s most trusted and admired media company, and the organisation that will restore, by its example, the best practices and highest principles of journalism. The Epoch Times Association is dedicated to seeking the truth through insightful and independent journalism, standing outside of political interests and the pursuit of profit, in order to serve the public's interest and be truly responsible to society. We inform readers about current, important topics; broaden and uplift minds; and promote rational and balanced debate, as is critical to fostering a healthy republic and a compassionate society. We investigate issues overlooked or avoided by other media outlets, focus on what is good in society rather than on what divides people, and report respectfully, compassionately, and vigorously. Our mission is inspired by our founders’ personal experiences in communist China and their efforts to bring honest, uncensored news despite oppression and violence. The Epoch Times Singapore Edition China & the US are the world's largest economies and The Epoch Times Singapore Edition features important news and events that keep you informed and connected to the world as well as their impact on Asia and the rest of the world. The Singapore edition also covers discussion and perspectives on Singapore news, events, and issues that are close to your heart, and these local content is exclusively published in the Singapore edition. Subscribe to the latest issue here https://subscribe.epochtimes.today/e-paper/

More from The Epoch Times Singapore