Taiwan President Lai Ching-te emphasizes that "Taiwan is not the cause" of tensions in the Taiwan Strait
Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te attended an event in Taipei on the 16th to support military veterans. During the event, President Lai shared his thoughts on the current situation surrounding the Taiwan Strait.
Regarding the rising tensions in the Taiwan Strait, President Lai clearly denied that "the cause lies with Taiwan." He also emphasized that in the face of the Chinese Communist Party's moves to govern or annex Taiwan, the Taiwanese people are making efforts to protect their own way of life and democracy.
Stability in the Taiwan Strait is a crucial issue for the security of surrounding regions, including Japan. The Japanese government has repeatedly expressed the importance of peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait, and President Lai's remarks have drawn attention from the international community.
President Lai reiterated his stance to continue defending Taiwan's democracy and freedom. The situation surrounding the Taiwan Strait remains an important international issue that Japan must continue to monitor closely.