Only Military Strength Can Keep the Peace with China: Taiwan President Lai Ching-te
Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te has reaffirmed a resolute stance on the island's defense posture amidst escalating tensions with China. Following recent military exercises by Beijing around Taiwan, seen as punitive measures against Lai's inauguration speech, the Taiwanese leader emphasized the necessity of military preparedness as a deterrent to conflict. President Lai, speaking at a press conference marking his one-month tenure, underscored Taiwan's commitment to peace while highlighting the imperative of strength in maintaining stability. He asserted, "Peace must rely on strength, which is to say avoiding war by preparing for war to achieve peace." This statement reflects Taiwan's strategy of enhancing defense capabilities to safeguard against potential aggression from across the Taiwan Strait. China's policy towards Taiwan remains contentious, with Beijing asserting its intent to reunify the island with the mainland, even through coercive measure...
