Taiwan’s Lai Vows to Show Determination to Fight as China Looms
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Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te vowed to keep increasing the island’s defense spending and display its resolve to fight, as Beijing intensifies drills showcasing its ability to use military force against Taipei.
“Taiwan needs to be prepared for danger in times of peace and must continue increasing its defense budget and strengthen military capabilities, demonstrating our determination to protect the country,” Lai said during his new year’s address in Taipei on Wednesday.