Taiwan president says defence spending boost aims to ‘deter war’
- President Lai emphasises peace and freedom, vows not to tolerate aggression in Taiwan Strait.
- Taiwan’s President Lai Ching-te has said the island “cherishes peace” and will “not give up our freedom” in a National Day speech outside the Presidential Office in Taipei.
- Lai made the remarks on Saturday before thousands of people, including foreign diplomats.
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- President Lai emphasises peace and freedom, vows not to tolerate aggression in Taiwan Strait.
- Taiwan’s President Lai Ching-te has said the island “cherishes peace” and will “not give up our freedom” in a National Day speech outside the Presidential Office in Taipei.
- Lai made the remarks on Saturday before thousands of people, including foreign diplomats.
Sources: Al Jazeera