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 regarding the care of military veterans in Taipei on the 16th. During the event, President Lai shared his perspective on the current state of tension surrounding the Taiwan Strait.
President Lai pointed out that it is not Taiwan, but rather the Chinese Communist Party's governance and moves toward annexation, that are threatening stability in the Taiwan Strait. He reiterated the position that Taiwan seeks to maintain the status quo and desires peace.
In recent years, the activities of the Chinese military around the Taiwan Strait have intensified, leading to an increasingly severe regional security environment. For Japan, the peace and stability of the Taiwan Strait are extremely important, and the issue is drawing significant attention from the international community.
These remarks served as a direct rebuttal to claims from the Chinese side that Taiwan is engaging in provocations. The Taiwanese government intends to continue protecting its democracy while aiming for a peaceful resolution through dialogue.
The situation in the Taiwan Strait is an issue directly linked to the economy and security of surrounding nations, including Japan. Continued attention is focused on how the Japanese government and the international community will respond moving forward.