US EditionTaiwan president offers peace with China but says island must strengthen defenses
- On May 20, 2025, as he completed one year as Taiwan's President, Lai Ching-te emphasized his openness to engaging in talks with China on equal terms while simultaneously enhancing the island’s defense measures in response to rising military pressures.
- This declaration followed months of intensified Chinese military drills near Taiwan, including the recent 'Strait Thunder-2025A' exercises, which Beijing uses to assert sovereignty claims and intimidate the island.
- Lai emphasized Taiwan's commitment to peace, stating, "peace is priceless and war has no winners," and outlined plans for a sovereign wealth fund to enhance economic resilience amid US trade pressures and domestic political challenges.
- Taiwan's president noted the need to prepare for war to prevent conflict, promising to strengthen defense through foreign arms procurement, domestic production, and cooperation with international allies to maintain deterrence.
- The address highlighted ongoing domestic tensions with opposition parties, a falling approval rating near 46%, and the government's intent to foster political cooperation while navigating geopolitical uncertainty and trade negotiations with the US.
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Taiwan’s leader urges renewed dialogue with China as tensions rise
Lai warned that any armed conflict would be disastrous for all parties and reaffirmed Taiwan’s commitment to bolstering its defence capabilities to deter any attempt by Beijing to seize the island by force.
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Taiwan president pledges peace with China but says island must strengthen defences
Taiwan wants peace and dialogue with China but the government must continue to strengthen the island's defences, President Lai Ching-te said on Tuesday as he completed one year in office.
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