Taiwan President Lai Ching-te emphasizes that 'Taiwan is not the cause' of tensions in the Taiwan Strait
On the 16th, Taiwan President Lai Ching-te attended an event in Taipei supporting military veterans. During the event, President Lai denied the view that the Taiwanese side is responsible for the current state of tension surrounding the Taiwan Strait.
President Lai explained that Taiwan's refusal to be governed or annexed by the Chinese Communist Party is a natural action taken to protect democracy. He further reiterated his view that it is not Taiwan, but rather the actions of the Chinese side, that are threatening peace in the Taiwan Strait.
In recent years, military pressure from China has been increasing, and the stability of the Taiwan Strait has become a critically important issue for Japan as well. The Japanese government continues to closely monitor the situation, maintaining that peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait are directly linked to regional security.
President Lai's remarks are seen as an attempt to clearly communicate Taiwan's position to the international community. The world is watching closely to see how the relationship between China and Taiwan, as well as the situation in the surrounding region, will evolve in the future.