Taiwan cherishes peace but will not give up its freedom, president says
EWT•President Lai Ching-te said Taiwan cherishes peace but will not give up its freedom, and that increasing defense investment is intended to deter war and support dialogue on equal terms.
1. Lai addresses defense and dialogue
In his national day speech, President Lai Ching-te said Taiwan cherishes peace but will not give up its freedom, and called for respect for the right of Taiwan's people to exist. He said increased investment in national defense is intended to deter war, not provoke, and that strengthening self-defense would allow dialogue on a basis of parity and dignity.
