Taiwan President Lai Ching-te emphasizes 'building a country where people can live with peace of mind' in National Day address
On October 10, Taiwan celebrated its National Day, marking the founding of the Republic of China, with a grand commemorative ceremony held in front of the Presidential Office Building in Taipei. At this ceremony, President Lai Ching-te, delivering his first National Day address since taking office, spoke about his vision for Taiwan's future.
In his speech, President Lai emphasized the achievements gained through democratic governance. He also expressed the government's commitment to doing its utmost to ensure that the people of Taiwan can continue to live in a peaceful and secure society.
In particular, President Lai spoke of his ambition to build a stable nation—likened to a 'town on a mountain'—where citizens can live with genuine peace of mind. This reflects his determination to aim for a strong and secure state that remains unshaken even in the face of difficult circumstances.
This speech drew significant attention both within and outside of Taiwan. President Lai intends to continue promoting concrete policies to protect the lives of the people while upholding the values of democracy.
Taiwan is geographically close to Japan and is a region with which Japan has very deep ties in terms of economy and culture. President Lai's speech serves as an important event for understanding Taiwan's future political direction.