Taiwan's President Lai calls for the protection of democracy on the 39th anniversary of the lifting of martial law
On the 39th anniversary of the lifting of martial law in Taiwan, President Lai Ching-te issued a message to the public. President Lai emphasized the importance of continuing to safeguard the democracy that has been built since overcoming the era of authoritarianism.
President Lai addressed the military pressure and threats Taiwan currently faces from China. He pointed out that China's objective is to undermine the trust that the Taiwanese people have in their democratic system and to weaken their resolve to defend Taiwan.
He also stated that Taiwan's democracy has a history of being protected by the efforts of many people. Furthermore, he strongly urged the public to remain united and maintain a free and democratic society without yielding to external pressure.
These remarks served as an opportunity to reaffirm the value of democracy amidst rising tensions in the Taiwan Strait. The Taiwanese government intends to continue working with the international community to maintain its stance of protecting regional peace and stability.